My Life in the Ring and Out

Autorentext

Jack Johnson (1878-1946) was the first African American heavyweight boxer, holding the title from 1908 to 1915. His 1910 victory over the formerly undefeated champion James J. Jeffries in "The Fight of the Century" triggered race riots across the country. Johnson continued to box professionally until he was in his 60s.

Klappentext

The first African American to win the world heavyweight championship, Johnson recounts without bitterness the prejudice that dogged his public and private lives and his international adventures as a bon vivant.