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Joe Jeanette (August 26, 1879 - 1958) is considered one of the best African-American heavyweight boxers of the early 20th Century.
Jeanette was born in West Hoboken, New Jersey, (now Union City), to Mena and Benjamin F. Jeanette, who worked for a local blacksmith. He began work as his father's apprentice, and then as a coal truck driver for Jaels and Bellis. In 1904, as the age of 25, he began his boxing career on a dare, fighting against Arthur Dickinson in Jersey City. At 5’ 10’’ and weighing 109 lbs., Jeanette was relatively short and stocky, with his only knowledge of fighting stemming from street brawls from his youth. Although he lost the fight, he decided to remain a boxer, and made it his career.
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Senya13: 1905-12-25 Sam Langford L-TKO8 Joe Jeannette [Unity ...
25, 1905. Joe Jeanette of New York made Sam Langford of Cambridge quit after eight rounds of fierce and fast fighting here tonight. Jeanette had the punch and the strength, and with fierce body blows wore down Langford. Continue reading
Joe Jeanette (Boxing. Born, North Bergen, NJ, Aug. 26, 1879; died, Weehawken, NJ, July 2, 1958.) Despite being hampered by the endemic racism of his time, Joe Jeanette became successful as both an athlete and a businessman. Jeanette ... Continue reading
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