Johnson–Jeffries riots

When

4 Jul 1910

Kind

Riot

Coordinates

39.83° N, 98.58° W

Cause

Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

1910 nationwide race rioting in the U.S. following an interracial boxing match

The Johnson–Jeffries riots were a series of race riots that occurred throughout the United States after African-American boxer Jack Johnson defeated white boxer James J. Jeffries in a boxing match termed the "Fight of the Century". Johnson became the first black World Heavyweight champion in 1908. This success made him unpopular with the predominantly white American boxing audiences.

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