Boxing’s First Black World Champion
Podcast: History DailyPublished On: Fri Jun 27 2025
Description: June 27, 1890. Boxer George Dixon becomes the first Black athlete to win a world sporting championship. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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