Jess Willard
American boxer (1881-1968) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 86
Jess Myron Willard was an American world heavyweight boxing champion billed as the Pottawatomie Giant. He won the world heavyweight title in 1915 by knocking out Jack Johnson.
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After Bull Young was killed by a blow from Jess Willard at Vernon Arena in 1913, in the 11th round of what was intended to be 20-round fight, California passed a law banning public boxing matches of longer than four rounds
Willard in 1913
Panorama of Willard's title fight against Jack Johnson in Havana, Cuba, 1915
Willard and Dempsey before the world championship bout, 1919
Willard (left) taking a punch to the chin from Jack Dempsey (right).
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United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1968 · aged 86
