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Jack Johnson Is the First Black Heavyweight Champion Whose Victory Sparked Racial Riots

Summary by Magyar Nemzet
The victories of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing world champion, shook the racial hierarchy of American society, his lifestyle consciously challenged the prejudices of the time, and his trial showed how the legal system could use the law for political and racist purposes.
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Jack Johnson Is the First Black Heavyweight Champion Whose Victory Sparked Racial Riots

The victories of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing world champion, shook the racial hierarchy of American society, his lifestyle consciously challenged the prejudices of the time, and his trial showed how the legal system could use the law for political and racist purposes.

·Budapest, Hungary
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Magyar Nemzet broke the news in Budapest, Hungary on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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