Jack Johnson — the first Black heavyweight champion, a man who fought not just opponents in the ring, but an entire system built to hold him back. 🥊✊🏾 #JackJohnson #HeavyweightChampion #BoxingHistory #Trailblazer #TheGalvestonGiant | BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion of the world, who shocked the world by defeating his opponents in 1908 and His victories led to riots and violence across America, and he was later targeted and convicted under the Mann Act. Despite the challenges he faced, Johnson’s legacy lives on, as he paved the way for future champions like Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson. | MarkizMarketing

37K views · 142 reactions | From surf to song. Private archival footage shows a glimpse into the friendship of Jack Johnson and Kelly Slater in #MomentumGenerationHBO, premiering tomorrow at 10 PM. | HBO | Facebook