Jess Willard

Jess Willard (December 29, 1881–December 15, 1968^[1]) was an American boxer. He was the heavyweight best puncher in the world from 1915 to 1919. When Jack Johnson was the Black world champion, Willard was one of the many "White Hopes" who wanted to take the title. He succeeded when he beat Johnson by a 26th round out-cold punch in Cuba in 1915. He fought to keep the title and won once before losing it to Jack Dempsey in 1919.

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After Bull Young was killed by a blow from Jess Willard at Vernon Arena in 1913, in the 11th round of what was intended to be 20-round fight, California passed a law banning public boxing matches of longer than four rounds
Panorama of Willard's title fight against Jack Johnson in Havana, Cuba, 1915
Willard and Dempsey before the World Championship Bout
Advertisement for The Challenge of Chance (1919)

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Preceded by Jack Johnson	Heavyweight boxing champion 1915–1919	Succeeded by Jack Dempsey

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