The Burns-Johnson Fight (or Burns-Johnson Contest) is a 1908 documentary film of the boxing fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson at Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, on 26...

The "Fight of the Century" earned Johnson $65,000 (over $2.2 million in 2024 dollars) and silenced the critics, who had belittled Johnson's previous victory over Tommy Burns as …

Dec 26, 2024 · Burns vs Johnson, one of the most significant duels in boxing history, as Jack Johnson becomes the first Black world heavyweight champion.

Jack Johnson received $5,000, and Tommy Burns $30,000--which was the largest amount ever earned by a boxer for a single fight up to that time. Former World Heavyweight Champion …

Relive the historic boxing match between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson from 26th December 1908 at Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia. World Heavyweight Title - complete fight report, …

Dec 26, 2023 · On this day in 1908, pro boxing pioneer Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns, becoming the first Black heavyweight boxing champion.

Boxing. Championship. Jack Johnson vs Tommy Burns. Dec. 26, 1908. Rushcutter’s Bay Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales,...

Feb 9, 2010 · Jack Johnson becomes the first African American to win the world heavyweight title when he knocks out Canadian Tommy Burns in the 14th round in a championship bout near …

Dec 26, 2022 · The Canadian was literally in over his head, and Johnson, a fighter ahead of his time in many ways, had Burns on the floor in the opening seconds and taunted the champion …

6 hours ago · Jack Johnson became the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia.