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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. [PF-167] Jack Johnson & Trainers at Seal Rock House.

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