Where does Jack Johnson rank as a HW ATG

Jahnson gave Hart a savaging and by most accounts got robbed. Jeffries saw that as a good time to get out.

 

Correct. Mr. Outstock, please read below as its all true!

Some facts:

1 ) Jeffries while champion offered Johnson a private fight. Johnson said NO.

2 ) Post Jeffries victory over Munore, Jeffries mentioned Johnson as a possible title opponent to the press.

**What a fighter says and what he does when enough money is on the line can quickly change. If there was a Reno like purse for Jeffries to fight Johnson say in 1905, he might have broken the color line.**

3 ) As Champion, Jeffries fought Hank Griffin ( who was black ) in a 4 round match and floored him several times. The liberal press won't talk about it today, yet it happened. Had Griffin who earlier defeated Jack Johnson some how won via KO, he's the next lineal champion.

**The Griffin fight in 1901 proves, Jeffries would risk his title vs, An African American if he liked the terms **

I agree Johnson blew his chance vs. Marvin Hart.