Jack Johnson | Black Boxer Who Lived Without Fear

Jack Johnson, the original Muhammad Ali. Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to arguably the baddest man of all time, the ‘Galveston Giant’, Jack Johnson.
Narrated by Eli Harris
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[@RainyDayBoxing]

Arguably the baddest man of all time, the ‘Galveston Giant’, Jack Johnson. Hope you liked the video, took a while for me to finally finish it. Shout out to Eli Harris for delivering the awesome voice over, really made the video that much more enjoyable to watch, iameliharris.com/. Let me know which other old school fighters you’d like me to make mini documentaries on.

[@sweetpeaboxing576]

Gerald McClellan rare training pls

[@sweetpeaboxing576]

A Thomas hearns mini documentary

[@schuletrip]

Love anything from Early pugilistic era, shame it’s waaaaay before cameras but there are some incredible stories nonetheless. Daniel Mendoza is one example.

[@theinconspicuousbxc]

Joe Louis

[@walter1893]

Armstrong, arguello, barney ross, robinson, ray leonard, turpin, jones jr, wilfredo gomez, salvador sanchez or anyone. Doesn´t matter who it is, im watching it.

[@sirmelvinavenue5376]

"I’m black… They never let me forget it. I’m black alright... I’ll never let them forget it." - Jack Johnson

[@awakening2846]

Proud of his race, not shy, thats a champion spirit.

[@richerprior5961]

This tattoo worthy

[@Born-in-86]

Richer Prior you ain’t never lied

[@chrisredfield6825]

​@Seasexnsun - Thinks MMA has no rules - Discredits a professional who was commemorated by the undisputed greatest champions of their divisions in a sport - Has either an Anime and/or Wolf display picture - Discredits the athletes for one of the most fundamentally solid and foundational martial arts of all time Yep, it all checks out. This whiny teenage brat has never been in a real fight in his life.

[@bless520]

@@chrisredfield6825 LMFAO LUV IT MAN! LUV IT! Hit the nail square on the head🤣

[@aprlv6732]

If Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali said he’s the baddest man to ever live you better believe it .

[@Milnard]

yea

[@ih2022]

Agreed

[@lukemahoney2000]

Nah I’m the baddest man of all time I’m just built different

[@frankbonarrigo6086]

@@lukemahoney2000 Mike is a nice guy but let's face facts. Tyson would drop all these guys in his prime. In minutes

[@tsmokes5687]

Frank Bonarrigo Ali would whoop Tysons ass

[@Comoroo]

I’m a White/Spanish dude. To me, he IS the epitome of American Spirit. He didn’t care about the threats, & he fought against anyone or anything in his way. I hope our souls live on after our deaths, because it would be awesome to shake this dude’s hand 👍🏽🇺🇸

[@SirCamsmorethanalot]

Love!

[@catjack90]

Johnson was laughing and having a good time like he was playing while fighting a world champion, wow. I came to see short biographies of old time boxers and found an amazing history channel with great production and narration and immersive atmosphere. Great channel.

[@RainyDayBoxing]

Again you're too kind! Thank you for the support. Glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@KutWrite]

Yes. Eli's clips are amazing.

[@joesilva2184]

WOW, just 😲😳

[@fredmitchell5987]

Of course he was smiling. He got to hit racist without being punished or killed

[@TravisProznick]

AGREED

[@nicholasturner5131]

My favorite of Johnson’s quotes: “They won’t let me forget that I’m black, so I won’t let them forget it, either!” A man.

[@GregDragon]

A man.

[@shuandellellington8007]

Amen to that!!!!❤❤❤

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Exactly

[@stayup91]

I’m not black but can appreciate this quote

[@GottliebGoltz]

Cool.

[@christopherchildtv7675]

Why hasn’t there been a big blockbuster movie on this mans life ?

[@mikesimmons5470]

God forbid they put out a movie that just might uplift black people

[@stupse4810]

White Hollywood wouldn't dear do it

[@gravel2474]

There is a very good movie about him. James Earl Jones plays him in it.

[@kingpin76110]

Gravel The Great White Hope Excellent movie. J.E. Jones nails it... he portrays the pathos of Johnson’s life masterfully.

[@StanpapiTV]

Paul mooney should've done it

[@LetsGoGetThem]

_"Just remember, whatever you write about me, that I was a man"_ - *Jack Johnson*

[@petrusamp7792]

Surely this man is a time traveller. Nothing about him is from that time. His physique is amazing. His technique, and even his shaved head is just bad ass. Surely this man is from the year 2000's.

[@brianminsk8]

Literally everything about him is from that time. Read a book.

[@num1Jaysta]

@@brianminsk8 You don't get it

[@El1Mayky]

@@brianminsk8 r/woosh

[@Lonelysportofboxing]

Way ahead of his time!

[@guiltyuntilproveninnocent.]

@@brianminsk8 Reading comprehension is fundamental my brother.

[@sanfordgermany3386]

Jack Johnson was that greatest heavyweight in the world. Because he had to fight in the ring and fight racism outside the ring. Rest in peace mr. Johnson.

[@gregoryingram7561]

Boy to walk hand and hand with a white woman in that era, he definitely had no fear of white people, and then to marry one, wow!!!!

[@arthurbrown2075]

His biggest fight was outside the ring and was still winning

[@arthurbrown2075]

@Chas UGC you are so right

[@sl.8646]

":YOU'D BETTER SAAAAAAAAAAY THAT MIKE DROP 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🔥

[@lavernsmith259]

He fought racism inside and outside of the ring. He was basically cheated out of his title. They knew he was strapped for money, older and out if shape.

[@silenthashassin8912]

You know you’re getting whooped when the police stops the fight. Not the ref, the police!

[@jeremiahsouthworth5112]

I laughed way too hard at this.

[@grumpent]

Jeremiah Southworth 😂😭😭 ahahahhaha

[@wylian84]

Lol

[@arthurbrown2075]

Lmao you are so right lol

[@aradhanapoonee4822]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gh0st_0723]

This man is the dude I think about when I'm nervous before a hard spar or a amateur match. RIP champ, you'll truly never be forgotten.

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

So many people say 'I don't give a fu.k, i do what i want, i'm afraid of no one . bla, bla bla. This man is the real deal. Pissing off racists in a racist ruled country. What a legend.

[@ariadneschild8460]

And winning the first interracial fight in another deeply racist country, he stuck it to many.

[@FACTZ973]

Dude was gangsta!!!✊🏾

[@alfatazer_8991]

Good god, the balls on this guy. His entire world hated him but he just laughed in their face.

[@ohyau2]

You mean like Trunp?

[@bronmill33]

ohyau2 dont compare that buffoon to jack johnson

[@jayagainsthumanity]

ohyau2 no. Not even close.

[@Day-zj1zd]

he was just a frustrated black sportman. A bad man on the planet? Try Carlos the JAckal...Hitler...Stalin...THOSE were dangerous. This was juuust a baxer LET to fight :)

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

@Y Marina You just made a statement that is patently false just so you could trash the Democrats which we know were not the Democratic party of today! Those Democrats you're referring to switched parties during the Civil rights movement 🙄

[@helltoupee6664]

Someone should make a damn movie about this man .

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

There's a few already. Older ones. James Earl Jones portrayed him..when I was young , this wasn't as stifled as now it seems. I've known all about Jack since childhod. But then I come from a family of boxers, may be why. When I was boxing, Ali was my " hero" but Jack was like a myth, a demigod, unattainable .

[@pharronrhodes4746]

Great white hope. Starred James Earl Jones. Made in the 70's I think. Look it up.

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

@@pharronrhodes4746 that's it ! I haven't seen it in years. I think I'll find it and watch again. I like Mr. Jones too... I remember him in The Hunt for Red October, or was it Patriot Games... when he said in his typical super pronounced way... " and remember.. WE were never HERE."

[@MrComic97]

Masterofsparks Hwy6 a remake is needed

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

@@MrComic97 agree. Also should be more recognition of him in the form of ... I dunno, plaque, statue, a sign around his hometown. This was a guy who shook up the world, the system, scared them, and he was unapologetic for it, and was only one generation away from being a slave !! Tragic that young people have to learn of him on you tube!!

[@MrWoodMan23]

Amazingly solid story telling. Long live Jack Johnson's unmatched power and boxing abilities.

[@blankblank1257]

wasnt unmatched, sam langford barely lost to em.

[@tejgill8367]

That confident smile....oozes confidence, he was amazing.

[@tewtravelers9586]

He's such a badass he almost seems like a fictional character.

[@Logic7]

Yeah, Jack was the real life Django

[@tewtravelers9586]

@@Logic7 good comparison. A Jack Johnson movie would be incredible.

[@cyberserk5614]

@@tewtravelers9586 there is one. I can't remember the the title but i surely remember it was the first time I saw James Earl Jones!

[@tewtravelers9586]

@@cyberserk5614 thanks, I'm going to see if I can find it

[@streetjezus2581]

100% character played his role well

[@Easup1]

Jack never asked for his freedom.. he owned it. He never asked for his dignity.. it was his to begin with. He never asked for permission.. he was a free man.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Exactly. I cant wait to meet him in heaven

[@noblewarrior1887]

@@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx Easy for u to MAYBE meet him. It would only take few painful seconds 😁🔪🗝. But take note you might be at the opposite end than him ..you can not be sure 😂😂✌. And ohh btw bring along some Bad BLM and Antifa guys with you. They are ruining the movement. Goodluck brother 🤞✌ Just in case you end up meeting him, pls give my salute to the great guy for paving the road for all black boxers after him.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@noblewarrior1887 lol

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@noblewarrior1887 in heaven he can read yoyr comments. He knows hes loved and respected. I dont think he cares though. Thats part of why hes so great lol

[@thomastedder654]

In 1989 I started playing guitar, I was white. I found an old blues black man who was 64. He was born in 1924. When we met we instantly became friends. Jack Johnson's personality reminds me of my budy who passed on. He didn't care one bit about color, nor I... One thing I can say about Big Dank, he always was smiling, joking or laughing about something. I still miss him.

[@way2toxic30]

Incredible, fought for himself, fought against their hate, fought to show that there can be true freedom. A true athlete with incredible skill

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Johnson, Ali, Ken Norton...all of these dudes had incredibly strong, well-toned bodies, long reaches, and were taller than average...great attributes for being a strong boxer!

[@jordemort5359]

He was jacked as hell for his time. Imagine him today training with the technology and information we have now, the man's a genetic specimen

[@multiname4195]

Can't even imagine, monster for sure, but he couldn't have the same swagger in any other time period

[@Space.Ghost.]

Genetics, technology, HA manual labor ftw. Reminds me of Rocky 4 lol

[@lukebutler4368]

I think is the racial hatred and the shit he had put up with while growing up that motivated him to be such a great fighter, aslo the good genetics too

[@hypno5724]

Scottt Prendergast why would he need steroids?

[@abcdefgabcdefg720]

That's what happens when most black people eat normal healthy food.... There wasn't any genetically modified, packaged, processed, junk or fast food ever to pass his lips... Today is a whole different story.... "Normal" aka "organic" food of the past is not as abundant as it was during his time..... Fake food is in abundance though and so is cancer, heart disease, and diabetes for all "color" of people.... Crazy huh? Sometimes I wonder why they even make junk food 🤔.... Humanity is its own worst enemy and is going to destroy it self in the name of progress😔🙏

[@Cupcom5]

"youre gonna have to kill me, cuz I'm still beating his ass" The hero we needed.

[@lyrics2challenged]

Malcom X would've loved him. I assume if Ali knew of him, so did Malcom.

[@Cupcom5]

@@lyrics2challenged that's a good point. I'm certainly he probably did

[@nosoupforyou7995]

Jack Johnson kept it real.

[@Cupcom5]

@@nosoupforyou7995 he sure did, dude was fearless

[@DanielHorton-oz6rp]

Jesus is the only hero we need. Never mistake it.

[@MGBranco]

A MAN against all odds! Truly a LEGEND! R.I.P.

[@cameonashipleftonaplane698]

That man had a full grill back in the day look like he had a mouth full of gold

[@144chosen]

Pioneer 💯

[@deadnitezn.z.4938]

A man who lives without fear is a man who is feared the most! Jack Johnson an inspiration an all time legend!💪

[@q8mobfather]

Man thats was up.

[@victorrubahimbya1124]

@Unique Perfection Gaming hope this didn't piss them off to the extent that they wanted to assasinat him

[@tashunkawitco8484]

Amen and again I say Amen didn't Jack Johnson also race race car against the famous white racer back in the day I think he beat him too not sure though I know the man fought big battles out of the ring as well as in much respect mr. Johnson

[@tashunkawitco8484]

@@victorrubahimbya1124 they were executing black men back there for no reason at all his mother was threatened he married a white woman the man had heart serious heart more than I'll ever have that's a fact I'm sure he was afraid but it didn't let it conquer him man had the courage to stand up when it wasn't healthy to do so most definitely risked his life man of great courage

[@tameriajones593]

I love Jack Johnson.

[@joseph1980.]

Jack Johnson was once caught speeding in his car and fined 5 dollars, which was a lot of money back then and he said to the police man "take 10 as I'll be speeding on my way back to!"

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Lol lol

[@robertwilliams5618]

Too*

[@streetjezus2581]

Great fairytale from 80 years ago

[@MensNutrition]

Robert Williams lol

[@tence_6965]

I thought it was 50 dollars

[@murry789]

I love how jack johnson just smiles when he fights

[@jclar7210]

He was a true hero, champion 🏆 that ignored society's ignorance

[@voiceofreason1829]

Why a hero?

[@vince11harris]

@@voiceofreason1829 did you watch the video ?

[@h.i5788]

“Jack Johnson is a bad man he does whatever he wants to do” ...*camera pans to Jack Jack just smiling and behaving well mannered

[@TonyHamiltonCk]

Bad as in bad to the bone

[@southsideman4891]

@@TonyHamiltonCk "BAD" AS IN "YOU PEOPLE ARE LYING ON HIM CALLING HIM BAD WHEN HE SAID HE WANTED TO BE GOOD AND YOU DONT RESPECT HIS OWN STATED WISHES!!!!"

[@stevenmccoy8183]

Don't let your skirt show so much. People might pick out the real you

[@Elusive_Pete]

@Hisfavor1 YOU made that comparison. Everyone else is talking about the meaning of the word "bad".

[@robertdirocco1885]

Johnson chased him around the globe yelling “lets go champ, lets go champ”

[@melissaallen6914]

U r funny. Shannon briggs

[@ispartacus1337]

@@melissaallen6914 it's all fun and games until someone gets knocked off thier paddle board.

[@christinegp]

😆😆😆

[@Rex-jn4fg]

Jack Johnson should be talked about more today but it’s the first time I hear about this man.

[@user-kt5dx7ro5i]

This man stood on what he believed and wasn’t ashamed…great boxer, great human🎯💯

[@theinconspicuousbxc]

If "I don't give a f-k" was a person...

[@UndisputedP4P]

😂 accurate

[@JeSsE10mCcOy11]

Bingo

[@bspoon2529]

too accurate

[@Afiso]

hahahaha, word men!

[@richardmanuel9812]

Right on

[@renzesparza6281]

Why don’t we talk about this in history classes? This man is legendary

[@getstrongby4038]

Because it makes it look white people look bad

[@cristianvelazquez7910]

getstrongby40 well when u think about it.... imma stop

[@renzesparza6281]

@@getstrongby4038 It does but it's still history. A big reason its important to know your history is to ensure it never repeats itself

[@rampagerichard]

Because they don't care about African American history like that

[@getstrongby4038]

@@renzesparza6281 you are right, just saying why they won't tell you about this in school

[@jivepatrol6833]

Excellent video! I think Jack Johnson is the greatest of all time. He was very innovative and at least 50 years ahead of his time. If he had benefit of modern training and nutrition technology it's unlikely anyone would beat him. Thank you for a great video. It was concise and informative. 🙂👍

[@calhun1567]

Wow! Again an amazing video! So much research and story telling! I feel like I’ve learned something! What a brilliant tribute to an outstanding athlete, who at every turn fought against terrible adversity!

[@RainyDayBoxing]

Glad you enjoyed the video and learned some new things about Liston. Appreciate the kind words and support!

[@youngpaderewski3668]

Jack Johnson was a man's man back in a day when a black man wasn't allowed to be a man. At his funeral, his former paramour, Irene Pineau was asked by a reporter: What did she love about Jack Johnson? She replied, "I loved him because of his courage. He faced the world unafraid. There wasn't anybody or anything he feared."

[@dieulitadatus9669]

I found his desire for white women puzzling

[@SignificantPressure100]

Dieulita Datus women is women, theres no puzzle there

[@youngpaderewski3668]

@@dieulitadatus9669 It's really not puzzling at all. Jack Johnson was a man who always insisted on having what he perceived to be the best of everything: the best clothes, the best cars, and the best prostitutes.

[@corneilmadison3870]

@@dieulitadatus9669 lol how? What's wrong with white women, do you only love African American men? this is coming from an African American male, i love all race women, as long as you love an individual and be there through thick and then it shouldn't matter what race you love, just saying

[@adriennerobinson1180]

WOW

[@FireAssayDevil]

Such was Jack Johnson's reputation for knocking men out, that British soldiers in WW1 nicknamed the heaviest German artillery shell a "Jack Johnson" for its fearsome ability to knock men out.

[@DevDevi]

Good to know.

[@CPTZK11]

Dam, and I always heard of Jack Johnson but never connected the dots. Thanks. Jack Johnson was a baaaad man

[@ohio18731]

Only a coward fears the truth..So sad that one day all this hate will be over..

[@tonyma2127]

Thanks you. I'm very happy to know this. Unbelievable. Thanks you

[@atomic_wait]

I'd always thought it was because Germans were known for their love of banana pancakes...

[@null6017]

Respect for this man when a man is fighting for a good cause and enjoy what he does almost nothing can stop him.

[@kjcenteno5734]

They need to make a movie about this man. This is a real good story.

[@josephmiller8869]

They did, James Earl Jones played Johnson.

[@stedye]

Movie called : The Great White Hope

[@professorl.hilton.]

As a 77-year-old white man who remembers Rocky Marciano Joe Louis, Jack Johnson without a doubt belongs in the great fighters of all time

[@mettop9041]

@Johnny Nemo living that era does

[@TheMindReader69]

That's awesome! :D What an incredible era of boxing to witness!

[@bayarea_pyro4159]

Johnny Nemo he just said what he was. Why does it matter? i didn’t know he was white actually, I don’t see color😭

[@bayarea_pyro4159]

Warren it makes them feel bigger than what they are. But everyone is just a regular ass person that’s supposed to live and die. Do good by people and take care of your family, that’s all that matters.

[@TheMindReader69]

@Johnny Nemo did you not watch the video? The major theme was black vs white..

[@charlescopeland5848]

When a man realizes he is at the bottom and can't go any further down while alive, he gets a "give it all, I don't give a crap " attitude cause he knows how to live on the bottom, now he wants to live at the top. There is nothing more dangerous than a man who has nothing to lose.

[@lordzooq8987]

Damn..you pretty much described where I'm at right now. Thanks for this. UPDATE: Man. i was homeless for the last 4 years! For the last 8 months I was living in my car and February 8th of this year I got my first place! It's just a townhouse in the hood but I have a safe place to live and I'm more confident than ever. I'm doing infinitely better and it feels so good to reread this thread and remember my dark days. I remember being so hungry I was looking at trash on the side of the road like abfull course meal. I rememeber days so cold sleeping in my sleeping bag in that car that the moisture from my breath froze the inside windows of my car. THE INSIDE. I survived trial by fire and here I am! I hope my story inspires you, thanks for checking up on me bro or sis. Best of luck on your journey.

[@yourcousinsbrokenps2400]

@@lordzooq8987 hope you get better fam

[@Andy-im3kj]

Jack knew his life was over just for the fact that he destroyed white boxers during the times of segregation and destroyed the narrative at the time of superiority. Jack gave it his all because there was no turning back.

[@milojanis4901]

Yup! Kinda like a 75 year old man once said "at my age, a life sentence doesn't amount to much"......

[@jacoborozco748]

@@lordzooq8987 i love your profile pic struggler

[@thebigtroll5584]

I’m just glad there is actual footage of such historical events

[@lorenzohaynes3886]

“ Johnson wipes two of Catchels teeth from his glove. “ The craziest thing I’ve ever heard in boxing.

[@Kaddywompous]

The story behind that fight is a good one. He and Ketchel were friends. Ketchel was a light heavyweight and had no business being in the ring with such a big fighter. They agreed beforehand to put on a good show despite this. Midway through, however, Ketchel started feeling himself, decided to try to win, and knocked Johnson down. Johnson was like, “Oh, it’s like that now huh?” He immediately got up and knocked the guy cold, knocking out two of his teeth.

[@Lonelysportofboxing]

@@Kaddywompous where’d you find this from

[@yoking1202]

@@Lonelysportofboxing it’s a true story you can search it up multiple people talk about it

[@ReallyRyan.]

@@yoking1202 Considering how incredibly racist and segregated America was at that time, I very highly doubt that story of them being friends is even remotely true. Not to mention the fact that you can see in the actual fight footage that Johnson and Ketchel were both fighting very hard to knock the other out the entire fight, that alone shows that they had no interest in prolonging the fight or "putting on a good show." Just because people perpetuate or re-tell the same legend, that doesn't mean that it's true. It's usually, more often than not, complete bull shit just like in this case. Just a made up story and nothing more.

[@marioeulloque4204]

No mouth guards back then

[@cjjames83]

That man paved the way For all black athletes today. He’s era was way before the NFL NBA MLB etc....All I can Say Mr Johnson thank you 🙏

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN Thank You Jack Johnson RIP

[@Chuckmob510]

And they still hate us

[@winrylust6947]

@@Chuckmob510 then beat them harder

[@XplicitTruth444]

@@Chuckmob510 not all but majority.

[@jimboscooter432]

Jack Johnson actually set black athletes back. His narcissistic personality which is typical from a boxer today but back then turned white people against him. And it was decades after he lost his belt that another black guy got a shot at the belt. That black guy was Joe Lewis and it was him with a much more humble attitude that paved the way for more black guys to compete for the heavyweight championship

[@Mindfultranslations]

A man worthy of our respect and remembering.. a true giant amongst the giants of history. Thank you for sharing.

[@Deadman1000]

Jack Johnson seems like he was a man of pure conviction. Whether it was in the ring or in everyday life. He lived as he saw fit even when others told him he shouldn't and that's bravery.

[@ubersteve3265]

Can't believe I'm only just learning of this man now

[@salookie8000]

Me too

[@frosty9139]

I grew up knowing of him because of TV. He was never ever mentioned even during Black History Month

[@Siouxthenation]

Tell me about it

[@toopac6809]

Right?????,🧐🤔🤨

[@toopac6809]

Toying with the word

[@derrickthompson4146]

The size of Foreman, power of Tyson, toughness of Frazier, and the brazen of Ali. Yet, he was in a class all by himself.

[@theinformationbomber7102]

absolutely true

[@ishatype2764]

Physically, he was a big guy for the time, but he was barely over 6'. Nowhere near the size of Foreman or Ali. He was a hell of a marketing guy, he knew he made money fighting white guys.

[@theinformationbomber7102]

@@ishatype2764 and beating the crap out of them too

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@scottdasilva2181]

100% correct

[@chrisxishida]

jack was a true hero who paved the way for so many fighters. god bless him and his legacy

[@theeternalnow6506]

Loved this one. Had never heard of the man but this is a great piece of history right here.

[@liamdoes8580]

This litterally sounds like something from a rocky movie, this man seems like a hero not only to black people but to anyone who needs courage. I'd gladly watch a movie about his life, very interesting stuff

[@FranPett]

PBS sells a documentary & a companion book called, “Unforgivable Blackness” & they expand on what’s presented here.

[@abcdefgabcdefg720]

Would be awesome movie 👍.... Born to slaves...had to deal with racism and haters of all sorts.... Internationally....still overcame.... That's inspiring to all kinds of people for all kinds of reason...👍

[@gunman462]

They should make a Jack Johnson movie. One that glorifies his achievements not a propaganda film about racism using his story as a pawn. What i mean is, show the racism but make him triumphant without making it the most depressing movie of all time to make a point.

[@gunman462]

@popseed2 No shit, I didn't realise that. Why couldn't they just make it biographical instead of a 'based on' piece.

[@FranPett]

blaahblah they wouldn’t dare. They gotta sell the racism aspect & keep folks divided for the mind control factor.

[@leonardosanchez200]

Jack Johnson an outstanding American man whos courage should be admired and studied by all.

[@Chris-rj4fs]

for him to do what he did in the way he did it, there should be a stronger word than courage!!! he literally put his life on the line by pushing the envelope as hard as he did, and from what i saw here, he was always grinning while he did it!!! awesomeness!

[@alsacrime4806]

Yeah because he could spell.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Indeed,Indeed

[@bluethunder4542]

Well said to say American

[@tjworker5482]

🙏🏻 amen

[@BobbyPattersonsr-lz3kz]

He was simply the Greatest ❤️ God Bless you Jack Johnson 🤝🕊🙏

[@chiefislam5525]

He brought the Devil out of that whiteman 😂😂💯 LONGLIVE 💪🏿💪🏿

[@kgrooves]

Boy you know you’re getting your ass whooped in the ring when the POLICE stop the fight 😂

[@FrereRenelHaiti]

😆😂😂😂

[@frosty9139]

How wild is that?! Haha

[@emperialfuego3468]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Siouxthenation]

Lol

[@YoungBreeze252]

Hell yeah!!!

[@donsolo_9946]

There needs to be a movie made after him just how they’re making one about Tyson

[@lindamaemullins5151]

They made one years ago🤔

[@jesseblack2285]

They are making a hbo mini series about him

[@dlgray1972]

They doin a remake with that skinny black dude that played the piano movie. Or cottonmouth from Luke cage

[@evanisemedomoreira2613]

HBO mini series!

[@BigAlCapwn]

@@jesseblack2285 I was literally thinking before your comment a Boardwalk Empire style production but with him and his life as the lead would be bad ass

[@Lonelysportofboxing]

What a bold fearless man

[@reginaldmosley64]

Thanks so much for taking the time to put this up...Jack Johnson was a man to be reckoned with.

[@mr.sherlockholmes6130]

The real mark of a Man is how he handles himself in adversity and Mr Jack Johnson was fearless . Long live his memory. He stood for being a good Human being and a true Gentlemen and Champion.

[@ronaldgreene5733]

He seemed like a likable guy too, he had a great personality. . makes me wonder. . where was the threat in being a human being first and responding on that basis? Culture can become cult oriented --

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Indeed,Indeed

[@chrisknight6183]

Amen. Brother

[@thespyinthecab7538]

@@ronaldgreene5733 he really did.... I cannot imagine how strong he must have been during this time to be so chill, confident and kind while living a life with a target on his back....... He was a special human.

[@coachcarroll963]

Now all you need to do is make a generous donation BLM otherwise your praise is null and void.

[@stevemowat4294]

Any man who has Ali's respect deserves ours.

[@jamesdemetro8819]

Exactly

[@khalidahmed8050]

well put

[@gerardrbain1972]

Yes sir.

[@shawnhill7504]

A true badass who lived by his own rules . Respect ✊

[@princeoftroy6137]

I don’t think I would’ve had the balls to live how Jack Johnson did back then. Definitely the first GOAT!

[@rezoderecho6318]

Jack Johnson influenced me to not care about what others think. You gotta do what your heart wants you to do. He was the greatest heavyweight of his era 💪🏾

[@The30JAG]

@JM G Nothing but a Political Stunt , easier to pardon a dead man than an alive one.

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Facts!!!

[@iJuanGutierrez]

Rezo Derecho bro. Me too. 🙏🏾 do your thing. Freak what these mofos have to say.

[@alanmcdee6852]

He's a beautiful fighter. Coming for a kick boxer man he's impressive I never heard of him until today. He's so light on his feet

[@lindamaemullins5151]

JM G he came back to USA and did his time what does he need pardoned for- for being the best????

[@mathiso01]

Those long legs and arms. Together with his fearlessness and intelligence. Yeah, he's whooping ass.

[@QUANT_Trader88]

LMFAO

[@think4ward996]

💪🏾😂😂😂

[@joellanderson5137]

Guy was a beast

[@pj6208]

😂😂😂😂😫😫😫

[@thadm960]

Been watching this video everyday for the last month, this man is the biggest inspiration I've ever seen, also great narration and very well edited video, this should really be on TV

[@aaronmiles821]

A Man that led the way for any one that has nothing in his way. Take advantage of the beautiful world this man gave us.

[@hermitvr3773]

They were scared to fight him because he’d humiliate them.

[@aveekraymukherjee3386]

@@akashnadar1449 How baseless !!! Before Jack Johnson, blacks were supposed to fight within themselves only. At that time, world Champion meant only a white-skinned sportsman, and blacks were engaged (say, forced to be engaged) in sports separately. And the champion among them were called "coloured champion". If at the time of Jack Johnson, one black was not supposed to fight another black, why the hell Johnson had to become a "coloured champion" before becoming undisputedly world champion i.e. beating the-then white heavyweight champion? After becoming universally accepted world heavyweight boxing champion (beating both black contenders and afterwards, white contenders) Johnson, for the reason best known to him, refused to fight another black pugilist and hence, was reluctant to give his fellow black gladiators the chance to win championship among all races (both blacks and whites). Previously, already Jack Johnson got a bad reputation in the society of whites by romancing, marrying, then even physically abusing his wives who were all white ladies, and afterwards, his unfortunate decision of not facing black boxers made him unpopular in the society of blacks also. Where have you got this amusing news that at that time, two black boxers' fight wasn't promoted? I would like to know about the source of your THIS information.

[@squeegeedaniels2105]

Not just humiliate. Destroy their whole worldview of white supremacy.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth

[@aveekraymukherjee3386]

@@squeegeedaniels2105 Exactly. Jack Johnson proved the so-called myth as "BOGUS" that whites meant invincible. He broke that falsehood. For a true gallant gladiator like him, it's very unfortunate, you know, to achieve bad reputations in his own black society. He could remain an all-time role model, as well as, great inspiration to all black kids from their childhood (which has later been done by Ali, Joe Louis, Carl Lewis, Alfrederick Joyner, Jesse Wens Owens) which opportunity he intentionally lost.

[@THEREVOLUTION-0.1]

That's racism in a nutshell. Every racist has an insecurity they are afraid the other race will reveal

[@FanAgainCollectibles]

There is a lesson here for all people of all nations: Live without fear, do good, that good will come to you!

[@connormoffitt9931]

That's what you got from his story? It's do good and the system is going to be after you haha.

[@arthurwolfgramm4823]

Look to Christ brother 😁 Then do good, give, love the brotherhood, work hard, honor the king.

[@arthurwolfgramm4823]

@Agrisberto Hernandez Morality only makes sense with God. In the Atheist worldview, morality is subjective, right and wrong is based on what you make it. There's no clear cut right and wrong. Only with God, can you clearly say "this is right" or "this is wrong" because there's an objective authority, there's a clear cut standard. What's wrong with boxing? If I work hard, it's to Him.

[@James-nr2hi]

@@arthurwolfgramm4823 I hate to tell you this but Hitler was a Christian.

[@arthurwolfgramm4823]

@@James-nr2hi Hitler was not a Christian he grew up in Catholic home and that was it, his ideologies were all based on social darwinism, survival of the fittest.

[@sambodhibodhi2245]

Great video documentary here. So much history and Jack Johnson is the #1 trail blazer. Truly one of a kind. No one can compete with the value of Jack Johnson's legacy and accomplishments. Thank you for making this @RainyDayBoxing. Peace and respect, always!

[@Wavydavy24904]

Big man with a great spirit ahead of his time. Overcoming the odds against him,to become a champion! Beautiful.

[@user-bb5kw7ub4j]

The story of his life is worthy of a film adaptation.

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

Сергей Матвеев the movie came out in the ‘70’s called The Great White Hope with James Earl Jones.

[@jdxn3364]

Сергей Матвеев if only Micheal Clark Duncan was still alive 😕

[@seamusgallagher6860]

@mtmta2009 Why "especially now"? 'Cause one white cop went rogue and murdered a black man? You're such cattle

[@stevenhunter3212]

@@seamusgallagher6860 All you know about is one cop killing one Black person? Really? That speaks volumes of what the average person knows or is willing to accept because of the video about what is going on in the US. And other countries.

[@millwall0178]

Im pretty sure there's supposed to be either a TV show or film about his life soon

[@raymondalstonjr3052]

Time defeated him not that man. Simple. Long live jack Johnson.

[@PerseusSinclair]

@Karen Patterson it's very true. Nothing lasts forever. That's why you see athletes getting worse when it's close for them to retire. But one thing jack always had is a smile with no fear.

[@9422655]

Raymond - Those were my words but you typed it first 😊😁

[@ElByFar]

Time defeated Jeffries. Not that man.

[@adoni5848]

@@ElByFar oof

[@bretholomewisrael5305]

You could use that "time defeated Jeffries " excuse if he didn't run away in his prime when Jack was pressing him to fight. Jeffries waited til "time" got hold of him so people could use that excuse when he lost.

[@AUDIOANDWHIPS2]

Andy Bowen (May 3, 1867 - December 15, 1894) was an American lightweight boxer best known for fighting the world's longest boxing match 7 hours 19 minutes, which took place in 1893 against Jack Burke. New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

[@davidemoore1620]

Fantastic boxing documentary, as are all published on this KZbin site. Thank you for making these videos and assembling this wonderful collection. I've learned so much about each featured boxer, not only because of his boxing abilities, but also because of the historical, political, and social context presented. Well done. Thank you.

[@byronjohnsontales82]

The balls on Mr Johnson was insane God bless him, a true legend rip

[@B.V.Luminous]

Apparently, he had been blessed. The man destroyed every fucked up narrative the segregated Dem South, party of the KKK tried throwing at him. FUCKING LEGEND. I named my .308 AR after Jack Johnson.

[@jeromeashley9972]

If all brothers had heart and wasn't scared like females i swear this world would most definitely be a better place

[@YourKingJDG]

@@jeromeashley9972 They did have heart, that’s the white supremacist narrative. Why do you think those newspapers had white death tolls too. We were fighting back just fine.

[@Shamsi419]

Bravest man I’ve ever seen . A world stood against him and he never backed down . Inspired

[@VonGOMD]

Malcolm X was pretty brave

[@rafaelreyes9]

You wasn't alive when he was alive.

[@reubenpapang5803]

@Bob A Did you watch the damned video?

[@user-dz2zi9jl6b]

Which world ? You mean America ? Well, thats not a world, it is not even half of the world. Go back to school boy, but I guess it doesn't change how stupid you are

[@Shamsi419]

Bob A Absolute nonsense . You can’t blame atrocities on influence. People know right from wrong .

[@OnanX501]

God bless Jack Johnson.

[@jerrydanstan2539]

Thank you for these videos 👏

[@actionjackson2721]

He’s the definition of David Goggins “Take their Soul” mentality. Smile in the face of the devil and you’ve taken his soul.

[@thisisrivera1]

David Goggins is the definition of Jack Johnson.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Yes indeedy

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Robert Huckleberry Eh, they aren’t even comparable. Johnson was a monster who beat other men, Goggins just a monster who beats up himself.

[@coldpressedbrickrep]

Aldo the Apache wtf are you talking about, Goggins probably legitimately killed people

[@basteagui]

wow thats a quality short length documentary if i ever seen one. incredible.

[@relesse13]

Wholeheartedly agreeing with you !

[@jonathanlee5314]

Hell yeah. I'm blown away by the quality of some of these.

[@paulotero5502]

Agee. High quality documentary for sure. Loved it.

[@djquinn11]

He faced horrific racism during his lifetime. I love seeing Ali interviewed, he was such a principled man who was not afraid to speak his truth.

[@ReaperMotivation]

This is the motivation I needed today man. A true black king stood on business day in and day out💪🏾🦍

[@natebo7490]

Jack Johnson was my DAD'S sports hero. My dad was born in Goerga 1920, that's the man he would boast about then MOHAMMED ALI came on the stage and his life changed, as well as mine. Rest In Paradise to those 3 GREAT BLACK MEN. Much love from Jacksonville Fla. Stay safe every one.

[@jayssonjefferson946]

Rest in power love nd blessings from Dayton Ohio

[@tonebangerz6069]

Salute to Duval County ✊🏿

[@petrasant5495]

Nate Bo, Jack Johnson was brilliant, in my era it was Mohammed Ali. Another great American who was well loved in Wales, was Paul Robeson.

[@kvbvl7285]

Bruh how old are u I may ask?

[@Akeem034]

3 great men. No need for a qualifier.

[@dennisojohnson]

Jack Johnson took a loss to keep his people from being murdered . They came after him with all they had . He's still The Champion .

[@lhinkle7160]

He had to throw that fight. They were killing black people every day. Did you see the crowd they all hated him?

[@ronaldgreene5733]

Could be true -- people could be so goddamn ugly back then

[@ronaldgreene5733]

My parents were born in the 20's and 30's . . I never knew it growing up but they were mildly racist coming from those times and the area where they grew up. Never knew it until I was grown because we were outside of the main part of town. But TV was making us different while growing up in the 70's, so I was really surprised when I realized my parents had a mild case of it. But they would never dream of offending anyone and they had enough sense to keep their assumptions to themselves. . they had no hate, it was just the same stuff many people carried in the early 20th century.

[@jamesfinch3011]

That's history, that's how it was black then,

[@pargolf3158]

He did not throw the fight. Even Mike Tyson said so

[@ritahall6103]

A true legend in his own time, and thereafter!!

[@chancecalderon4658]

Not only was Jack Johnson was the heavyweight champion he stood for alot of things. After watching the video I couldn't help but admire his strength and spirit going up against the greatest challenges in life that I don't think no one else would've done. My gratitude, Respect and admiration goes out to Jack Johnson. Thank you Jack!!! And all that you did. You shown me what it was like walk that road no matter how long or what other people thought. You still gave it your best!

[@RJ-df2kr]

You’ll never get to learn something like this on a high school or college history class.

[@lastmexicano]

I’m a teacher and I’ll make sure this is part of my curriculum

[@Kinobambino]

@@lastmexicano The histoy of race relations NEEDS to be taught

[@PuertoRicanStyL]

@@lastmexicano why?

[@nunu5245]

PuertoRicanStyL why not?

[@javonjohnson7827]

my grandfather taught us black history. stop waiting on school to teach what your grandparents live. my grandfather 92 and he still teaching us

[@mrlesta]

Jack johnson was speeding and the cops stopped him and said he has pay on the spot fine so he gave them twice and told them he'd be speeding on way back too.

[@Biggmofo]

Like a boss.

[@augustgremaud2738]

A power move to end all power moves

[@briani50]

This is actually true lol

[@_Mr.D]

I love that account

[@israelmckingley7183]

Insane. The balls on this guy. I just can't comprehend lol.

[@thebigtroll5584]

I’m just glad there is actually footage of this stuff

[@kmmz4445]

Jack Johnson is the baddest American around. he is what I think of as the American spirit. my country the US was founded on ideals it could not meet. freedom for all while women were second class citizens and black people were slaves. but we had the ideals to become better. Jack is those ideals personified. honestly there’s probably dozens of other black men at the time who could’ve done this if they were not in jail due to racist laws. but Jack was the one who had the chance and decided to be a trailblazer. his struggles changed people’s views on what not only black people, but Americans were capable of. it’s sad that because of this system of oppression more Jack Johnson’s were never even give a chance. I’m glad people like you are still sharing his history. a true American through and through, even if he was not recognized as one at the time ✊

[@Trevor_Austin]

How could anybody dislike a man with as much courage, humour and ability as Johnson?

[@rzkzkr20]

because he abuses women until the point where the women killed herself?

[@ur1man]

Rzk Zkr White woman? Lol

[@LatimOnek]

Rzk Zkr ok bud

[@lamonesjr4744]

@@rzkzkr20 all those white women he had on his arm looked pretty happy to me lol

[@joshuatree5620]

@Willie Gordon he had every right too,Jim Jefferies said and i Quote "when i step into the ring again i shall demonstrate that a white man is king of them all" that was before he lost to Johnson

[@Jay-hi4zn]

WHY IS THIS NOT A NETFLIX SERIES / MOVIE?!?!?!

[@georgebusybee1497]

Fact

[@fernandocastorena7789]

I believe there’s a show on him coming out soon on HBO

[@RJdg1]

There is a movie about him played by james earl jones called the the great white hope

[@playastacey9589]

it was three maybe 4 years ago

[@benny7706]

😆 lol this guy

[@18Bees]

fantastic video on Galveston Giant. Thank you! I could have watched for a full hour!

[@RainyDayBoxing]

Appreciate the kind words, means a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thadm960]

His legacy is an endless source of inspiration to all of those who need uplifting.

[@butchie0415]

looking at how he boxed, he was definitely way advanced at that time in his skills

[@RizwanKhan-sc5yp]

Thats exactly what I was thinking while watching him.. That clinching, throwing, defense.. All 👌🏻

[@nyakwarObat]

No doubt

[@nyakwarObat]

@A.A.Ron Davis you just overlook the fact he was a trend setter and what he was going through in his life to compare him with boxers today cos all you have is violence in your head, not interested in the whole picture 🙄

[@codingsource7309]

@A.A.Ron Davis: Can we just appreciate him as one of the pioneers of boxing? Without him, it would take time before someone else develops those skills.

[@paulis4278]

@Steve Jobs Back then he looked big and taller than other fighters . However ,from reading about him he was barely 6" about 5'11

[@462904]

My grandad Ernest Farnworth shook hands with jack Johnston when he was 11 years old he also sold jack a news paper . This took place in Preston uk when jack was doing a boxing tour of Europe. I have the news paper cutting to prove it. Jack was a great fighter. Today as of yesterday he would have been a wold beater. Rest in piece grandad rip jack. 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@joshuawinters19]

@Mr Brobot 🙄

[@jord7806]

@Mr Brobot; Stop 😂

[@Gatsu_Gambino]

I think I remember reading that too... when he fought in Europe he beat the dude so bad the police stopped the fight... the dude never hit Jack one time

[@orlandoambus6936]

Thank you for making this

[@FamousBoxingContent]

Great video. Eli Harris does a great job narrating these videos.