Jack Johnson and Rubin Carter:African American boxers

Jack Johnson and Rubin Carter are two famous African American boxers. Jack Johnson was the first African American boxing champion. Rubin Carter was a number one contender for the middle weight championship title. <Tab/>Jack Johnson was born Galveston on March 6,1878. He was the second of six kids. His parent's names are Henry and Tiny Johnson. Jack's father was a former slave and his family was very poor. When Jack was …

…criminals. When Johnson was released from prison he was meet by a whole marching band and a horde of friends. 1921 ended Johnson's exile and his debt to society was paid. Johnson and his third wife divorced in 1924, Johnson returned to boxing. After being free from prison Johnson survived five car accidents. On June 10, 1946 Johnson was driving on highway one near Raleigh, North Carolina when he crashed into a light pole. Johnson died three hours later.