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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 471: The Heavyweight Champ at Ocean Beach

The first African-American heavyweight boxing champion made Ocean Beach his headquarters for a few years, including while training for the "Fight of the Century."
by Nicole Meldahl - Aug 27, 2022

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 471: The Heavyweight Champ at Ocean Beach Outside Lands Podcast Episode 471: The Heavyweight Champ at Ocean Beach

(above) Boxer Jack Johnson, Jun 26, 1910

Ocean Beach, at foot of Sutro Heights. Boxing Champion Jack Johnson (1878–1946) and trainers at Seal Rock House. [PF-167] [Johnson & Trainers - 117 Box 30 Reno Nev. June 26 / 10.]

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