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My Life and Battles
By Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson · 1927 · 384 pages
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Jack Johnson recounts his extraordinary life as the first Black world boxing champion, facing extreme racial barriers in pre-civil rights America. His autobiography documents not only his victories in the ring, but also the visceral resistance he faced outside it.
Johnson offers a unique perspective on racism, fame, exile, and resilience, narrating how he navigated a system that simultaneously celebrated him as an athlete while despising him as a Black man. His account remains a powerful historical document about injustice, power, and the fight for personal dignity in a deeply unequal society.
Book details
| Author | Jack Johnson |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1927 |
| Pages | 384 |
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