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psychoshane · 07-11-2012, 01:27 PM

johnson had to overcome a lot more than Dempsey did just to get a title shot. Being black was a major handicap because the unwritten rule said the HW title was off limits to blacks. Dempsey never had to go through the difficulties Johnson did. Therefore, i have to vote for Johnson.

07-11-2012, 01:27 PM	#21
psychoshane Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 261 vCash: 500	Re: Who Do You Rate Higher: Jack Dempsey or Jack Johnson ?? johnson had to overcome a lot more than Dempsey did just to get a title shot. Being black was a major handicap because the unwritten rule said the HW title was off limits to blacks. Dempsey never had to go through the difficulties Johnson did. Therefore, i have to vote for Johnson.
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