Who deserved to win? Jack Johnson or Jim " battling " johnson.

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  1. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    The year was 1913. This was the first all black lineal heavyweight title match. Ironically, it could also be viewed as robbery. Based on the below news read who deserved to win? Jack Johnson or Jim " battling " Johnson. Other news posts are welcome.


    [url]http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9806E1D6103FE633A25753C2A9649D946296D6CF[/url]
     
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  2. McGrain

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    Jack Johnson definitely deserved to win and I don't think Jeffries could ever have bested Jim Johnson.
     
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  3. mcvey

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    Steady Mac ,you will be getting death threats!
    Myself? I Believe J Johnson deserved to win.:hey
     
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  4. Mendoza

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    We agree. I figured you fancy a match with two Johnson's:hey
     
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  5. mcvey

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    Yes indeed ! My preferred opponent would be James P Johnson, the

    " Harlem Stride "piano player.:good
     
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Word.

    How about Johnnie Johnson, Chuck Berry's ivory tinkler?
     
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  7. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    " It was a teenage wedding ,and the old folks wished them well":good

    We could also have Jimmy Johnson the MSG promoter ?

    Jack Johnson beat Topeka Jack Johnson on 25th of Nov 1920.

    The same day he kod 230lbs Frank Owens,in 6rds.
    Jack was 41, of course, these too might have been robberies.
    Jack got the benefit of lots of verdicts because he was so popular :lol:
     
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