Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, defeated James J. Jeffries in 1910, sparking race riots across the U.S. Johnson's victory challenged white supremacy and had a lasting impact on ...
The City of Detroit honored the golf career of legendary boxer Joe Louis with the unveiling of a new statue at Joe Louis Greenway.
Detroit celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the unveiling of a new two-mile stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway and a statue honoring the boxing legend in a new light.