Sports & Recreation

Johnson knocks out Jeffries, riots erupt nationwide

After Jack Johnson, an African-American boxer, knocked out white champion Jim Jeffries in the 15th round of their highly publicized fight, riots erupted in multiple cities across the United States. The bout, held in Reno, Nevada, was viewed as a significant racial clash, sparking anger among white spectators and celebrations within the African-American community. Violence broke out, leading to the tragic loss of lives and injuries to many more, as the boxing match ignited underlying racial tensions in the nation.

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