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Monday 4th of July 1910

114 years ago



32-year-old boxer Jack Johnson aka The Galveston Giant wins from white Jim Jeffries in the World Championship in 'The Fight of the Century' in Reno, Nevada, United States.

Johnson's victory caused huge race-riots all over the country. In all, riots occurred in more than 25 states and 50 cities. Twenty people were killed across America from the riots, and hundreds more were injured.