Despite the lack of prize money, Johnson's victory in the ring had impressed Jack Curley, the young assistant to boxing promoter P.J. "Paddy" Carroll. Curley and Carroll arranged for Johnson to ...

The Ring Record Book lists his record as 79-8 with 46 knockouts, 12 draws and ... Hugh McIntosh awarded the championship to Johnson. Popular novelist Jack London wrote in a New York newspaper ...

Jack Johnson: First black boxer to win World Heavyweight ... Foreman ended his career with a 76-5 record, including 68 knockouts. Known for his devastating power, Foreman is a two-time heavyweight ...

The Ring Record Book lists his record as 79-8 with 46 knockouts, 12 draws and ... Hugh McIntosh awarded the championship to Johnson. Popular novelist Jack London wrote in a New York newspaper ...