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Joe Gans
Holding the world lightweight boxing title from 1902 to 1908.
Lightweight championship · Hall of Fame
- Born
- 25 November 1874
- Birthplace
- Baltimore
- Died
- 10 August 1910
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Joe Gans
American boxer known as the Old Master for his technical skill. His championship career established him as a major figure in the history of Black boxing.
Early life
Baltimore beginnings
Born in Baltimore in 1874, he began boxing professionally there in 1891.
Career
- 1900
First title challenge
Lost to Frank Erne after an eye injury.
- 1902
World champion
Stopped Erne in their rematch to win the lightweight title.
- 1908
End of title reign
His championship period ended after six years.
Achievements
Lightweight championship
Made numerous successful title defences.
Hall of Fame
Was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Beyond sport
Baltimore business
Invested his boxing earnings in Baltimore's Goldfield Hotel, opened in 1907 and named after his 1906 victory in Nevada. Its nightclub became an important local entertainment venue.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Baltimore business — biographical source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Photographer not identified in source. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.