Jack Johnson American boxer Nicknamed the Galveston Giant Jack Johnson became world champion in when he defeated Canadas Tommy Burns in Sydney There was considerable opposition to the concept of a black man being world heavyweight champion and a succession of great white hopes attempted to take the title from Johnson In in what was billed the fight of the century the former undefeated champion James J Jeffries came out of retirement to fight Johnson in Reno Nevada Jeffries stated I am going into this fight for the sole purpose of proving that a white man is better than a negro and the fight took place in a highly charged atmosphere of racial tension Johnson dominated the fight and Jeffries corner pulled him out in the th round to prevent him suffering a knockout Johnson earned from his victory which sparked race riots across the United States He held the world title until when he was defeated by Jess Willard
Sports-Based Art
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Our popular sports art pieces include Muhammad Ali’s graphic portrait by Cristian Mielu, Four Sporting Boys by Norman Rockwell.
Figurative Art
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This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.
