A day like today, One of the greatest heavyweights in all history, Jack Johnson defended his world title

July 4

1910

One of the greatest heavyweights in all history, Jack Johnson defended the world championship after defeating his compatriot and former world champion, Jim Jeffries by TKO in round 15. The fight was in Reno, Nevada. The Referee was the busy Tex Rickard, who was also the promoter of the fight.