In the controversial 1915 heavyweight championship bout in Havana, challenger Jess Willard stands over Jack Johnson after knocking the champion out in the 26th round to become the new champion. Some people felt that Willard became the new champion on a "thrown" fight. Willard died here 12/15 at the age of 86.

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Title:
In the controversial 1915 heavyweight championship bout in Havana, challenger Jess Willard stands over Jack Johnson after knocking the champion out in the 26th round to become the new champion. Some people felt that Willard became the new champion on a "thrown" fight. Willard died here 12/15 at the age of 86.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Boxing...Action: 1960s
Photographer:
United Press International
Name on Item:
UPI
Date:
[ca. December 1968]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Boxing
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 217 x 278 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/pg15fg687
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
All rights reserved.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001045_0001
Barcode:
39999088103344