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HISTORY: 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 a training camp photo of Jack Johnson as he prepared for this fight with James Jeffries.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a training camp photo of Jack Johnson. The image is from 1910. The photo was printed approximately 10 years later on heavy photographic paper. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Minor corner wear. 8" x 10."
