Jack Johnson
First African-American boxer to win the heavyweight championship title.
Name:
Jack Johnson
Publisher:
Real name:
John Arthur Johnson
Aliases:
- John Arthur Johnson
- Galveston Giant
Birth date:
March 30th, 1878
Gender:
Male
Powers:
- Agility
- Stamina
- Unarmed Combat
First issue:
The Original Johnson (2009) #1 Book 1
In 1908, during the Jim Crow era, Jack Johnson beat Tommy Burns and became the first black boxer to win the heavyweight title.