Who was the first Black World Champion ?

Question

The first Black World Champion started boxing at the age of 16 when he was 5 foot 3 inches tall & weighed 87 pounds. He earned $ 2.50 per fight for his early fights & during the next 20 years he fought over 800 fights averaging 15 fights per week. During some weeks he had as many as 22 fights in one week. He once engaged in a 70 round fight that lasted four hours & fourty minutes.---- What was the name of this great Champion ?

Answer 1

My guess would be George Dixon, a bantamweight champion circa 1890.

Answer 2

George Dixon was the first Black World Champion.  He won the vacant World Title at 115 lbs in 1890 defeating Nunc Wallace by KO in the 18th round.  He beat Fred Johnson in in 1892 for the 118 lb title. The 70 round fight you are referring to was a draw for the American Title against Cal McCarthy at 115 lbs. He was both featherweight and bantamweight champion during his career.  According to the Boxing Register his overall record was 50-26-44 (27) with 7 no decisions and 3 no contests.  Good question sir.

Answer 3

i always thought it was Jack Johnson, but he didnt fight 800 fights

Answer 4

thumbs up to blogbaba, i say george dixon as well, and  he was also the first champ from canada.