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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1910
Page
7
Johnson, the Texas negro, outboxed and outlasted James J. Jeffries in a dramatic fifteen round battle. Jeffries, once mighty, showed fading speed and resilience as Johnson used clinches and precise lefts to pierce his guard. The crowd watched a historic youth over experience bout, with Johnson proclaimed undisputed heavyweight champion as Jeffries bowed out.
The event drew attendees who traveled long distances to see Martin Becker battle in what many called the greatest fight of modern times. Post staff congratulates for hosting the memorable contest and acknowledges the audience’s enthusiasm.
Twenty thousand spectators endured the baking sun to witness James J. Jeffries fall prostrate on pink canvas as Jack Johnson stood triumphantly over him. The crowd, from all regions, paid huge sums to attend, drawn by the spectacle of the era defining prize fight and its enduring notoriety.
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