Jack johnson nick name?

Question

why was he called the galveston giant he was only like 6'1 and around 200 pounds

Answer 1

Because that was a big fighter back then.

Answer 2

the average size of men back then was well under 6 feet (usually 5'5-59) so to them Jack johnson was a big guy even though by today's standards he would be considered a small heavyweight.

Answer 3

Johnson was also called " Lil' Artha " & the " galveston giant " sounds a lot tougher than the " galveston gnat "

Answer 4

most fighters in his day were less then 6 feet tall and sluggers and bruisers....he was the tallest black heavyweight of his time and still the best of his time. most scientific to add.