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 …

Jan 16, 2016 · Joe Gant, who was given the name Gans by the press, became the first American and African American to hold a world boxing title when he defeated Frank Erne in Fort Erie, …

Connolly butted Gans three or four times under the chin according to (Philadelphia Record). Philadelphia Inquirer reported the bout stopped with Connolly being practically helpless. The …

Joe Gans (born November 25, 1874, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.—died August 10, 1910, Baltimore) , known as the Old Master, was an American professional boxer who was perhaps …

Nov 27, 2024 · Joe Gans was a brilliant innovator, one of the greatest boxers of all-time, and a brave warrior who endured constant racial discrimination.

Joe Gans became the first American-born, black sports champion when, in 1902, he won the world lightweight boxing title in Fort Erie, Canada, with a spectacular one-round knockout of …

The first native-born black American to win a world title, Joe Gans impressed the boxing community with his scientific approach to the sport. Gans never moved more than a few …

Joe Gans became the greatest Lightweight boxer of all-time in 1902 when he defeated the former World Welterweight Champion Eddie Connolly. He also was the first African American world …

Joe Gans, lightweight champion of the world from 1902-1908, whose talent, polished professional style, and punching power earned him the magnificent title of “The Old Master”, was as …

In 1902, he became the first African American to achieve a professional athletic world title of any kind, reigning continuously as world lightweight champion from 1902-1908. He defended the …