On June 27, 1890, Canadian boxer George Dixon defeated Nunc Wallace to win the world bantamweight title, becoming the first Black athlete to claim a world boxing championship. Dixon\’s victory was a significant milestone in sports history, breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future Black athletes in boxing and other sports. His achievements are celebrated as a testament to perseverance and excellence in the face of adversity. The Eclectic Kitabu Project
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