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Joe Jeanette

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American boxer (1879-1958)

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Jeremiah "Joe" Jeannette was an American boxer, considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of the early 20th century. Because he was African-American, he was not given a shot at the world heavyweight title, though he did win the World Colored Heavyweight Championship on two occasions.

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Jeanette and Tom Kennedy, circa 1910-1915Jeanette and Tom Kennedy, circa 1910-1915Historical marker in Union City, New Jersey, in front of where Jeanette's home and gym once stoodHistorical marker in Union City, New Jersey, in front of where Jeanette's home and gym once stood

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1997International Boxing Hall of Fame

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1958 · aged 78
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