Jess Willard: Heavyweight Champion of the World (1915-1919) by Arly Allen
Jess Willard Heavyweight Champion of the World (1915-1919) by Arly Allen Foreword by Tracy Callis BOOK DETAILS: Jess Willard, the “Pottawatomie Giant,” won the heavyweight title in 1915 with his defeat of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion. At 6 feet 6 inches and 240 pounds, Willard was considered unbeatable in his day. He nonetheless […]
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