Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›In the controversial 1915 heavyweight championship bout in Havana, challenger Jess Willard stands over Jack Johnson after knocking the champion out in the 26th round to become the new champion. Some people felt that Willard became the new champion on a "thrown" fight. Willard died here 12/15 at the age of 86.
In the controversial 1915 heavyweight championship bout in Havana, challenger Jess Willard stands over Jack Johnson after knocking the champion out in the 26th round to become the new champion. Some people felt that Willard became the new champion on a "thrown" fight. Willard died here 12/15 at the age of 86.
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In the controversial 1915 heavyweight championship bout in Havana, challenger Jess Willard stands over Jack Johnson after knocking the champion out in the 26th round to become the new champion. Some people felt that Willard became the new champion on a "thrown" fight. Willard died here 12/15 at the age of 86.

United Press International · [ca. December 1968]

CC0 — Public Domain
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[Information from item housing] Boxing...Action: 1960s

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