Recognised by many as one of the most terrifying fighters in professional boxing history due to his iron chin and vicious power in both hands, Sonny Liston is the 10th greatest heavyweight of all time ...

But in 1908, 39 years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball, there was Jack Johnson ... not for the fact Johnson was the most dominant boxer of his time.

But in 1908, 39 years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball, there was Jack Johnson ... not for the fact Johnson was the most dominant boxer of his time.

Donald Trump has praised the role Sylvester Stallone has played in a pardon being issued to one of the greatest boxers of all ...

Learn about three other great African-American boxers in the early 20th Century. Sign up to get updates about the film and future projects from Ken Burns and Florentine Films.

Jack Johnson, dubbed the “Galveston Giant,” was born on the island March 31, 1878, learned to fight on the docks and became ...

When African American Jack Johnson took the heavyweight title from the Irish boxer Tommy Burns ... and awaited the "Great White Hope" who would claim boxing honors for their own race.

“We have many fond memories of Jack, who was a great boxer and a lovely lad. Our condolences go out to Jack's family.” Jack was described as about 6ft tall, with light brown hair and blue eye ...