JOHNSON, JACK-JAMES JEFFRIES LE PETIT JOURNAL MAGAZINE (1910-FRENCH)

On July 4, 1910 Jack Johnson successfully defended his heavyweight title against Jim Jeffries, the former champion. Jeffries had retired undefeated champion after his last fight in 1904. Encouraged greatly by a racist public eager to get rid of Jack Johnson, Jeffries agreed to fight Johnson, but age and an almost six year lay-off, coupled with Johnson's great skill and youth proved to be too much. Jeffries was easily defeated in a one sided match. Offered here is an original Le Petit Journal, the French magazine for July 7, 1910 which includes coverage of this fight including a fabulous front cover color illustration.
This is an original, French magazine for July 7, 1910. Bold, color illustrated cover. 8 pages complete. No center crease. Generally clean inside and out. Minor edge and corner wear. 12" x 17 3/4."