Joe Gans | |
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 Gans in 1899 | |
| Born | Joseph Gant November 25, 1874 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 1910 (aged 35) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Old Master |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.69 m) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 197 |
| Wins | 157 |
| Wins by KO | 100 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 22 |
| No contests | 6 |
Joe Gans (born Joseph Gant; November 25, 1874 – August 10, 1910) was an American professional boxer.[1][2][3] Gans was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all time[4] by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer. Known as the "Old Master," Gans became the first African-American world boxing champion of the 20th century, reigning continuously as world lightweight champion from 1902 to 1908, defending the title 15 times against 13 other boxers.[5] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
- ^ ""The Longest Fight: In the Ring with Joe Gans, Boxing's First African American Champion" by William Gildea". Washington Post.
- ^ "Rediscovering A Forgotten Boxer's 'Longest Fight'". NPR.org.
- ^ "Marin history: Champion boxer Joe Gans' ties to San Rafael". Marin Indipendent Journal.
- ^ "Boxing tournament to honor memory, legacy of lightweight champ Joe Gans". The Baltimore Sun.
- ^ Joe Gans, p. 132 (pdf). International Boxing Hall Of Fame. 1997. ISBN 978-0-935526-23-3. Retrieved 26 May 2019.