In Sydney, Australia, Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns to win the world heavyweight championship, becoming the first Black man to hold the title. Burns later admitted, “Race prejudice was rampant in my mind. The idea of a black man challenging me was beyond enduring. Hatred made me tense.” Johnson’s victory challenged racial barriers and ignited both pride and controversy around the world.
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