Jack Johnson | Black Boxer Who Lived Without Fear

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  • Jack Johnson, the original Muhammad Ali. Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to arguably the baddest man of all time, the ‘Galveston Giant’, Jack Johnson.
    Narrated by Eli Harris
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  • @RainyDayBoxing
    @RainyDayBoxing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4296

    Arguably the baddest man of all time, the ‘Galveston Giant’, Jack Johnson. Hope you liked the video, took a while for me to finally finish it. Shout out to Eli Harris for delivering the awesome voice over, really made the video that much more enjoyable to watch, iameliharris.com/. Let me know which other old school fighters you’d like me to make mini documentaries on.

    • @sweetpeaboxing576
      @sweetpeaboxing576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Gerald McClellan rare training pls

    • @sweetpeaboxing576
      @sweetpeaboxing576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      A Thomas hearns mini documentary

    • @schuletrip
      @schuletrip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Love anything from Early pugilistic era, shame it’s waaaaay before cameras but there are some incredible stories nonetheless. Daniel Mendoza is one example.

    • @theinconspicuousbxc
      @theinconspicuousbxc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Joe Louis

    • @walter1893
      @walter1893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Armstrong, arguello, barney ross, robinson, ray leonard, turpin, jones jr, wilfredo gomez, salvador sanchez or anyone. Doesn´t matter who it is, im watching it.

  • @sirmelvinavenue5376
    @sirmelvinavenue5376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5550

    "I’m black… They never let me forget it. I’m black alright... I’ll never let them forget it." - Jack Johnson

    • @awakening2846
      @awakening2846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +375

      Proud of his race, not shy, thats a champion spirit.

    • @richerprior5961
      @richerprior5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      This tattoo worthy

    • @Born-in-86
      @Born-in-86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Richer Prior you ain’t never lied

    • @chrisredfield6825
      @chrisredfield6825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      ​@Seasexnsun
      - Thinks MMA has no rules
      - Discredits a professional who was commemorated by the undisputed greatest champions of their divisions in a sport
      - Has either an Anime and/or Wolf display picture
      - Discredits the athletes for one of the most fundamentally solid and foundational martial arts of all time
      Yep, it all checks out. This whiny teenage brat has never been in a real fight in his life.

    • @bless520
      @bless520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@chrisredfield6825 LMFAO LUV IT MAN! LUV IT! Hit the nail square on the head🤣

  • @aprlv6732
    @aprlv6732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6872

    If Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali said he’s the baddest man to ever live you better believe it .

    • @Milnard
      @Milnard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      yea

    • @ih2022
      @ih2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Agreed

    • @lukemahoney2000
      @lukemahoney2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Nah I’m the baddest man of all time I’m just built different

    • @frankbonarrigo6086
      @frankbonarrigo6086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      @@lukemahoney2000 Mike is a nice guy but let's face facts. Tyson would drop all these guys in his prime. In minutes

    • @tsmokes5687
      @tsmokes5687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Frank Bonarrigo Ali would whoop Tysons ass

  • @LetsGoGetThem
    @LetsGoGetThem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    _"Just remember, whatever you write about me, that I was a man"_ - *Jack Johnson*

  • @Comoroo
    @Comoroo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    I’m a White/Spanish dude. To me, he IS the epitome of American Spirit.
    He didn’t care about the threats, & he fought against anyone or anything in his way.
    I hope our souls live on after our deaths, because it would be awesome to shake this dude’s hand 👍🏽🇺🇸

    • @SirCamsmorethanalot
      @SirCamsmorethanalot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Love!

    • @RemTee-bh7nj
      @RemTee-bh7nj 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are not a white Spanish man, when you say Spanish in Spanish speaking are you from Spain

  • @christopherchildtv7675
    @christopherchildtv7675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2750

    Why hasn’t there been a big blockbuster movie on this mans life ?

    • @mikesimmons5470
      @mikesimmons5470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +367

      God forbid they put out a movie that just might uplift black people

    • @stupse4810
      @stupse4810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +223

      White Hollywood wouldn't dear do it

    • @gravel2474
      @gravel2474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

      There is a very good movie about him. James Earl Jones plays him in it.

    • @kingpin76110
      @kingpin76110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Gravel
      The Great White Hope
      Excellent movie. J.E. Jones nails it... he portrays the pathos of Johnson’s life masterfully.

    • @StanpapiTV
      @StanpapiTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Paul mooney should've done it

  • @sanfordgermany3386
    @sanfordgermany3386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1162

    Jack Johnson was that greatest heavyweight in the world. Because he had to fight in the ring and fight racism outside the ring. Rest in peace mr. Johnson.

    • @gregoryingram7561
      @gregoryingram7561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Boy to walk hand and hand with a white woman in that era, he definitely had no fear of white people, and then to marry one, wow!!!!

    • @arthurbrown2075
      @arthurbrown2075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      His biggest fight was outside the ring and was still winning

    • @arthurbrown2075
      @arthurbrown2075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Chas UGC you are so right

    • @sl.8646
      @sl.8646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ":YOU'D BETTER SAAAAAAAAAAY THAT
      MIKE DROP 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🔥

    • @lavernsmith259
      @lavernsmith259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He fought racism inside and outside of the ring. He was basically cheated out of his title. They knew he was strapped for money, older and out if shape.

  • @petrusamp7792
    @petrusamp7792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    Surely this man is a time traveller. Nothing about him is from that time. His physique is amazing. His technique, and even his shaved head is just bad ass. Surely this man is from the year 2000's.

    • @brianminsk8
      @brianminsk8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Literally everything about him is from that time. Read a book.

    • @num1Jaysta
      @num1Jaysta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      @@brianminsk8 You don't get it

    • @El1Mayky
      @El1Mayky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@brianminsk8 r/woosh

    • @Lonelysportofboxing
      @Lonelysportofboxing ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Way ahead of his time!

    • @guiltyuntilproveninnocent.
      @guiltyuntilproveninnocent. ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@brianminsk8 Reading comprehension is fundamental my brother.

  • @catjack90
    @catjack90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +607

    Johnson was laughing and having a good time like he was playing while fighting a world champion, wow. I came to see short biographies of old time boxers and found an amazing history channel with great production and narration and immersive atmosphere. Great channel.

    • @RainyDayBoxing
      @RainyDayBoxing  2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Again you're too kind! Thank you for the support. Glad you're enjoying the videos.

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Eli's clips are amazing.

    • @joesilva2184
      @joesilva2184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW, just 😲😳

    • @fredmitchell5987
      @fredmitchell5987 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Of course he was smiling. He got to hit racist without being punished or killed

    • @TravisProznick
      @TravisProznick ปีที่แล้ว

      AGREED

  • @nicholasturner5131
    @nicholasturner5131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +853

    My favorite of Johnson’s quotes: “They won’t let me forget that I’m black, so I won’t let them forget it, either!” A man.

  • @silenthashassin8912
    @silenthashassin8912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1130

    You know you’re getting whooped when the police stops the fight. Not the ref, the police!

    • @jeremiahsouthworth5112
      @jeremiahsouthworth5112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I laughed way too hard at this.

    • @grumpent
      @grumpent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jeremiah Southworth 😂😭😭 ahahahhaha

    • @wylian84
      @wylian84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol

    • @arthurbrown2075
      @arthurbrown2075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lmao you are so right lol

    • @aradhanapoonee4822
      @aradhanapoonee4822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Gh0st_0723
    @Gh0st_0723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    This man is the dude I think about when I'm nervous before a hard spar or a amateur match. RIP champ, you'll truly never be forgotten.

  • @spiritualanarchist8162
    @spiritualanarchist8162 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    So many people say 'I don't give a fu.k, i do what i want, i'm afraid of no one . bla, bla bla. This man is the real deal. Pissing off racists in a racist ruled country. What a legend.

    • @ariadneschild8460
      @ariadneschild8460 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And winning the first interracial fight in another deeply racist country, he stuck it to many.

    • @FACTZ973
      @FACTZ973 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dude was gangsta!!!✊🏾

  • @helltoupee6664
    @helltoupee6664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +806

    Someone should make a damn movie about this man .

    • @masterofsparkshwy6974
      @masterofsparkshwy6974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      There's a few already. Older ones. James Earl Jones portrayed him..when I was young , this wasn't as stifled as now it seems. I've known all about Jack since childhod. But then I come from a family of boxers, may be why. When I was boxing, Ali was my " hero" but Jack was like a myth, a demigod, unattainable .

    • @pharronrhodes4746
      @pharronrhodes4746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Great white hope. Starred James Earl Jones. Made in the 70's I think. Look it up.

    • @masterofsparkshwy6974
      @masterofsparkshwy6974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@pharronrhodes4746 that's it ! I haven't seen it in years. I think I'll find it and watch again. I like Mr. Jones too... I remember him in The Hunt for Red October, or was it Patriot Games... when he said in his typical super pronounced way... " and remember.. WE were never HERE."

    • @MrComic97
      @MrComic97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Masterofsparks Hwy6 a remake is needed

    • @masterofsparkshwy6974
      @masterofsparkshwy6974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@MrComic97 agree. Also should be more recognition of him in the form of ... I dunno, plaque, statue, a sign around his hometown. This was a guy who shook up the world, the system, scared them, and he was unapologetic for it, and was only one generation away from being a slave !! Tragic that young people have to learn of him on you tube!!

  • @tewtravelers9586
    @tewtravelers9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1724

    He's such a badass he almost seems like a fictional character.

    • @Logic7
      @Logic7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Yeah, Jack was the real life Django

    • @tewtravelers9586
      @tewtravelers9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @@Logic7 good comparison. A Jack Johnson movie would be incredible.

    • @cyberserk5614
      @cyberserk5614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@tewtravelers9586 there is one. I can't remember the the title but i surely remember it was the first time I saw James Earl Jones!

    • @tewtravelers9586
      @tewtravelers9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cyberserk5614 thanks, I'm going to see if I can find it

    • @streetjezus2581
      @streetjezus2581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      100% character played his role well

  • @MrWoodMan23
    @MrWoodMan23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Amazingly solid story telling. Long live Jack Johnson's unmatched power and boxing abilities.

    • @blankblank1257
      @blankblank1257 ปีที่แล้ว

      wasnt unmatched, sam langford barely lost to em.

  • @tejgill8367
    @tejgill8367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    That confident smile....oozes confidence, he was amazing.

  • @alfatazer_8991
    @alfatazer_8991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +898

    Good god, the balls on this guy. His entire world hated him but he just laughed in their face.

    • @ohyau2
      @ohyau2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You mean like Trunp?

    • @bronmill33
      @bronmill33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      ohyau2 dont compare that buffoon to jack johnson

    • @jayagainsthumanity
      @jayagainsthumanity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      ohyau2 no. Not even close.

    • @Day-zj1zd
      @Day-zj1zd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he was just a frustrated black sportman. A bad man on the planet? Try Carlos the JAckal...Hitler...Stalin...THOSE were dangerous. This was juuust a baxer LET to fight :)

    • @jordanabeaulieu2530
      @jordanabeaulieu2530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @Y Marina You just made a statement that is patently false just so you could trash the Democrats which we know were not the Democratic party of today! Those Democrats you're referring to switched parties during the Civil rights movement 🙄

  • @deadnitezn.z.4938
    @deadnitezn.z.4938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1161

    A man who lives without fear is a man who is feared the most! Jack Johnson an inspiration an all time legend!💪

    • @q8mobfather
      @q8mobfather 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Man thats was up.

    • @victorrubahimbya1124
      @victorrubahimbya1124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Unique Perfection Gaming hope this didn't piss them off to the extent that they wanted to assasinat him

    • @tashunkawitco8484
      @tashunkawitco8484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen and again I say Amen didn't Jack Johnson also race race car against the famous white racer back in the day I think he beat him too not sure though I know the man fought big battles out of the ring as well as in much respect mr. Johnson

    • @tashunkawitco8484
      @tashunkawitco8484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@victorrubahimbya1124 they were executing black men back there for no reason at all his mother was threatened he married a white woman the man had heart serious heart more than I'll ever have that's a fact I'm sure he was afraid but it didn't let it conquer him man had the courage to stand up when it wasn't healthy to do so most definitely risked his life man of great courage

    • @tameriajones593
      @tameriajones593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love Jack Johnson.

  • @MGBranco
    @MGBranco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    A MAN against all odds! Truly a LEGEND! R.I.P.

  • @way2toxic30
    @way2toxic30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Incredible, fought for himself, fought against their hate, fought to show that there can be true freedom. A true athlete with incredible skill

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Johnson, Ali, Ken Norton...all of these dudes had incredibly strong, well-toned bodies, long reaches, and were taller than average...great attributes for being a strong boxer!

  • @jordemort5359
    @jordemort5359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1549

    He was jacked as hell for his time. Imagine him today training with the technology and information we have now, the man's a genetic specimen

    • @multiname4195
      @multiname4195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      Can't even imagine, monster for sure, but he couldn't have the same swagger in any other time period

    • @Space.Ghost.
      @Space.Ghost. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Genetics, technology, HA manual labor ftw. Reminds me of Rocky 4 lol

    • @lukebutler4368
      @lukebutler4368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      I think is the racial hatred and the shit he had put up with while growing up that motivated him to be such a great fighter, aslo the good genetics too

    • @hypno5724
      @hypno5724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Scottt Prendergast why would he need steroids?

    • @abcdefgabcdefg720
      @abcdefgabcdefg720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      That's what happens when most black people eat normal healthy food.... There wasn't any genetically modified, packaged, processed, junk or fast food ever to pass his lips... Today is a whole different story.... "Normal" aka "organic" food of the past is not as abundant as it was during his time..... Fake food is in abundance though and so is cancer, heart disease, and diabetes for all "color" of people.... Crazy huh? Sometimes I wonder why they even make junk food 🤔.... Humanity is its own worst enemy and is going to destroy it self in the name of progress😔🙏

  • @Easup1
    @Easup1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Jack never asked for his freedom.. he owned it. He never asked for his dignity.. it was his to begin with. He never asked for permission.. he was a free man.

    • @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx
      @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly. I cant wait to meet him in heaven

    • @noblewarrior1887
      @noblewarrior1887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx
      Easy for u to MAYBE meet him. It would only take few painful seconds 😁🔪🗝.
      But take note you might be at the opposite end than him ..you can not be sure 😂😂✌.
      And ohh btw bring along some Bad BLM and Antifa guys with you. They are ruining the movement.
      Goodluck brother 🤞✌
      Just in case you end up meeting him, pls give my salute to the great guy for paving the road for all black boxers after him.

    • @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx
      @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noblewarrior1887 lol

    • @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx
      @DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noblewarrior1887 in heaven he can read yoyr comments. He knows hes loved and respected. I dont think he cares though. Thats part of why hes so great lol

  • @thomastedder654
    @thomastedder654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In 1989 I started playing guitar, I was white. I found an old blues black man who was 64. He was born in 1924. When we met we instantly became friends. Jack Johnson's personality reminds me of my budy who passed on. He didn't care one bit about color, nor I...
    One thing I can say about Big Dank, he always was smiling, joking or laughing about something.
    I still miss him.

  • @murry789
    @murry789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love how jack johnson just smiles when he fights

  • @joseph1980.
    @joseph1980. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Jack Johnson was once caught speeding in his car and fined 5 dollars, which was a lot of money back then and he said to the police man "take 10 as I'll be speeding on my way back to!"

  • @theinconspicuousbxc
    @theinconspicuousbxc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2619

    If "I don't give a f-k" was a person...

  • @cameonashipleftonaplane698
    @cameonashipleftonaplane698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    That man had a full grill back in the day look like he had a mouth full of gold

    • @144chosen
      @144chosen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pioneer 💯

  • @Rex-jn4fg
    @Rex-jn4fg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Jack Johnson should be talked about more today but it’s the first time I hear about this man.

  • @Cupcom5
    @Cupcom5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +863

    "youre gonna have to kill me, cuz I'm still beating his ass"
    The hero we needed.

    • @lyrics2challenged
      @lyrics2challenged 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Malcom X would've loved him. I assume if Ali knew of him, so did Malcom.

    • @Cupcom5
      @Cupcom5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lyrics2challenged that's a good point. I'm certainly he probably did

    • @nosoupforyou7995
      @nosoupforyou7995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jack Johnson kept it real.

    • @Cupcom5
      @Cupcom5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nosoupforyou7995 he sure did, dude was fearless

    • @DanielHorton-oz6rp
      @DanielHorton-oz6rp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus is the only hero we need. Never mistake it.

  • @renzesparza6281
    @renzesparza6281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +440

    Why don’t we talk about this in history classes? This man is legendary

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Because it makes it look white people look bad

    • @cristianvelazquez7910
      @cristianvelazquez7910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      getstrongby40 well when u think about it.... imma stop

    • @renzesparza6281
      @renzesparza6281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@getstrongby4038 It does but it's still history. A big reason its important to know your history is to ensure it never repeats itself

    • @rampagerichard
      @rampagerichard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Because they don't care about African American history like that

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@renzesparza6281 you are right, just saying why they won't tell you about this in school

  • @jclar7210
    @jclar7210 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He was a true hero, champion 🏆 that ignored society's ignorance

  • @charlescopeland5848
    @charlescopeland5848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    When a man realizes he is at the bottom and can't go any further down while alive, he gets a "give it all, I don't give a crap " attitude cause he knows how to live on the bottom, now he wants to live at the top. There is nothing more dangerous than a man who has nothing to lose.

    • @lordzooq8987
      @lordzooq8987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Damn..you pretty much described where I'm at right now. Thanks for this.
      UPDATE: Man. i was homeless for the last 4 years! For the last 8 months I was living in my car and February 8th of this year I got my first place! It's just a townhouse in the hood but I have a safe place to live and I'm more confident than ever. I'm doing infinitely better and it feels so good to reread this thread and remember my dark days. I remember being so hungry I was looking at trash on the side of the road like abfull course meal. I rememeber days so cold sleeping in my sleeping bag in that car that the moisture from my breath froze the inside windows of my car. THE INSIDE. I survived trial by fire and here I am! I hope my story inspires you, thanks for checking up on me bro or sis. Best of luck on your journey.

    • @yourcousinsbrokenps2400
      @yourcousinsbrokenps2400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lordzooq8987 hope you get better fam

    • @Andy-im3kj
      @Andy-im3kj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Jack knew his life was over just for the fact that he destroyed white boxers during the times of segregation and destroyed the narrative at the time of superiority. Jack gave it his all because there was no turning back.

    • @milojanis4901
      @milojanis4901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup! Kinda like a 75 year old man once said "at my age, a life sentence doesn't amount to much"......

    • @jacoborozco748
      @jacoborozco748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lordzooq8987 i love your profile pic struggler

  • @h.i5788
    @h.i5788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    “Jack Johnson is a bad man he does whatever he wants to do” ...*camera pans to Jack
    Jack just smiling and behaving well mannered

    • @TonyHamiltonCk
      @TonyHamiltonCk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bad as in bad to the bone

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@TonyHamiltonCk "BAD" AS IN "YOU PEOPLE ARE LYING ON HIM CALLING HIM BAD WHEN HE SAID HE WANTED TO BE GOOD AND YOU DONT RESPECT HIS OWN STATED WISHES!!!!"

    • @stevenmccoy8183
      @stevenmccoy8183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't let your skirt show so much. People might pick out the real you

    • @Elusive_Pete
      @Elusive_Pete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Hisfavor1 YOU made that comparison. Everyone else is talking about the meaning of the word "bad".

  • @kjcenteno5734
    @kjcenteno5734 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    They need to make a movie about this man. This is a real good story.

    • @josephmiller8869
      @josephmiller8869 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They did, James Earl Jones played Johnson.

    • @stedye
      @stedye 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Movie called : The Great White Hope

  • @kmmz4445
    @kmmz4445 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jack Johnson is the baddest American around. he is what I think of as the American spirit.
    my country the US was founded on ideals it could not meet. freedom for all while women were second class citizens and black people were slaves. but we had the ideals to become better.
    Jack is those ideals personified. honestly there’s probably dozens of other black men at the time who could’ve done this if they were not in jail due to racist laws. but Jack was the one who had the chance and decided to be a trailblazer. his struggles changed people’s views on what not only black people, but Americans were capable of.
    it’s sad that because of this system of oppression more Jack Johnson’s were never even give a chance.
    I’m glad people like you are still sharing his history. a true American through and through, even if he was not recognized as one at the time ✊

  • @robertdirocco1885
    @robertdirocco1885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Johnson chased him around the globe yelling “lets go champ, lets go champ”

    • @melissaallen6914
      @melissaallen6914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      U r funny. Shannon briggs

    • @ispartacus1337
      @ispartacus1337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@melissaallen6914 it's all fun and games until someone gets knocked off thier paddle board.

    • @christinegp
      @christinegp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆😆😆

  • @donsolo_9946
    @donsolo_9946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +859

    There needs to be a movie made after him just how they’re making one about Tyson

    • @lindamaemullins5151
      @lindamaemullins5151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      They made one years ago🤔

    • @jesseblack2285
      @jesseblack2285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      They are making a hbo mini series about him

    • @dlgray1972
      @dlgray1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They doin a remake with that skinny black dude that played the piano movie. Or cottonmouth from Luke cage

    • @evanisemedomoreira2613
      @evanisemedomoreira2613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HBO mini series!

    • @BigAlCapwn
      @BigAlCapwn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jesseblack2285 I was literally thinking before your comment a Boardwalk Empire style production but with him and his life as the lead would be bad ass

  • @calhun1567
    @calhun1567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Wow! Again an amazing video! So much research and story telling! I feel like I’ve learned something! What a brilliant tribute to an outstanding athlete, who at every turn fought against terrible adversity!

    • @RainyDayBoxing
      @RainyDayBoxing  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed the video and learned some new things about Liston. Appreciate the kind words and support!

  • @user-kt5dx7ro5i
    @user-kt5dx7ro5i 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This man stood on what he believed and wasn’t ashamed…great boxer, great human🎯💯

  • @FireAssayDevil
    @FireAssayDevil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    Such was Jack Johnson's reputation for knocking men out, that British soldiers in WW1 nicknamed the heaviest German artillery shell a "Jack Johnson" for its fearsome ability to knock men out.

    • @DevDevi
      @DevDevi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Good to know.

    • @CPTZK11
      @CPTZK11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Dam, and I always heard of Jack Johnson but never connected the dots. Thanks. Jack Johnson was a baaaad man

    • @ohio18731
      @ohio18731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Only a coward fears the truth..So sad that one day all this hate will be over..

    • @tonyma2127
      @tonyma2127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks you. I'm very happy to know this. Unbelievable. Thanks you

    • @atomic_wait
      @atomic_wait 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd always thought it was because Germans were known for their love of banana pancakes...

  • @lorenzohaynes3886
    @lorenzohaynes3886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    “ Johnson wipes two of Catchels teeth from his glove. “ The craziest thing I’ve ever heard in boxing.

    • @Kaddywompous
      @Kaddywompous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      The story behind that fight is a good one. He and Ketchel were friends. Ketchel was a light heavyweight and had no business being in the ring with such a big fighter. They agreed beforehand to put on a good show despite this. Midway through, however, Ketchel started feeling himself, decided to try to win, and knocked Johnson down. Johnson was like, “Oh, it’s like that now huh?” He immediately got up and knocked the guy cold, knocking out two of his teeth.

    • @Lonelysportofboxing
      @Lonelysportofboxing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kaddywompous where’d you find this from

    • @yoking1202
      @yoking1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Lonelysportofboxing it’s a true story you can search it up multiple people talk about it

    • @ReallyRyan.
      @ReallyRyan. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@yoking1202 Considering how incredibly racist and segregated America was at that time, I very highly doubt that story of them being friends is even remotely true. Not to mention the fact that you can see in the actual fight footage that Johnson and Ketchel were both fighting very hard to knock the other out the entire fight, that alone shows that they had no interest in prolonging the fight or "putting on a good show." Just because people perpetuate or re-tell the same legend, that doesn't mean that it's true. It's usually, more often than not, complete bull shit just like in this case. Just a made up story and nothing more.

    • @marioeulloque4204
      @marioeulloque4204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      No mouth guards back then

  • @jivepatrol6833
    @jivepatrol6833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Excellent video! I think Jack Johnson is the greatest of all time. He was very innovative and at least 50 years ahead of his time. If he had benefit of modern training and nutrition technology it's unlikely anyone would beat him. Thank you for a great video. It was concise and informative. 🙂👍

  • @Mindfultranslations
    @Mindfultranslations ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A man worthy of our respect and remembering.. a true giant amongst the giants of history. Thank you for sharing.

  • @hermitvr3773
    @hermitvr3773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +694

    They were scared to fight him because he’d humiliate them.

    • @aveekraymukherjee3386
      @aveekraymukherjee3386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@akashnadar1449 How baseless !!! Before Jack Johnson, blacks were supposed to fight within themselves only. At that time, world Champion meant only a white-skinned sportsman, and blacks were engaged (say, forced to be engaged) in sports separately. And the champion among them were called "coloured champion". If at the time of Jack Johnson, one black was not supposed to fight another black, why the hell Johnson had to become a "coloured champion" before becoming undisputedly world champion i.e. beating the-then white heavyweight champion? After becoming universally accepted world heavyweight boxing champion (beating both black contenders and afterwards, white contenders) Johnson, for the reason best known to him, refused to fight another black pugilist and hence, was reluctant to give his fellow black gladiators the chance to win championship among all races (both blacks and whites). Previously, already Jack Johnson got a bad reputation in the society of whites by romancing, marrying, then even physically abusing his wives who were all white ladies, and afterwards, his unfortunate decision of not facing black boxers made him unpopular in the society of blacks also.
      Where have you got this amusing news that at that time, two black boxers' fight wasn't promoted? I would like to know about the source of your THIS information.

    • @squeegeedaniels2105
      @squeegeedaniels2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Not just humiliate. Destroy their whole worldview of white supremacy.

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth

    • @aveekraymukherjee3386
      @aveekraymukherjee3386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@squeegeedaniels2105 Exactly. Jack Johnson proved the so-called myth as "BOGUS" that whites meant invincible. He broke that falsehood. For a true gallant gladiator like him, it's very unfortunate, you know, to achieve bad reputations in his own black society. He could remain an all-time role model, as well as, great inspiration to all black kids from their childhood (which has later been done by Ali, Joe Louis, Carl Lewis, Alfrederick Joyner, Jesse Wens Owens) which opportunity he intentionally lost.

    • @THEREVOLUTION-0.1
      @THEREVOLUTION-0.1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's racism in a nutshell. Every racist has an insecurity they are afraid the other race will reveal

  • @ubersteve3265
    @ubersteve3265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Can't believe I'm only just learning of this man now

    • @salookie8000
      @salookie8000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too

    • @frosty9139
      @frosty9139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I grew up knowing of him because of TV. He was never ever mentioned even during Black History Month

    • @Siouxthenation
      @Siouxthenation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tell me about it

    • @toopac6809
      @toopac6809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right?????,🧐🤔🤨

    • @toopac6809
      @toopac6809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Toying with the word

  • @Deadman1000
    @Deadman1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jack Johnson seems like he was a man of pure conviction. Whether it was in the ring or in everyday life. He lived as he saw fit even when others told him he shouldn't and that's bravery.

  • @princeoftroy6137
    @princeoftroy6137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don’t think I would’ve had the balls to live how Jack Johnson did back then. Definitely the first GOAT!

  • @leonardosanchez200
    @leonardosanchez200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    Jack Johnson an outstanding American man whos courage should be admired and studied by all.

    • @Chris-rj4fs
      @Chris-rj4fs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      for him to do what he did in the way he did it, there should be a stronger word than courage!!! he literally put his life on the line by pushing the envelope as hard as he did, and from what i saw here, he was always grinning while he did it!!! awesomeness!

    • @alsacrime4806
      @alsacrime4806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah because he could spell.

    • @glorymosbyfloyd3878
      @glorymosbyfloyd3878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Indeed,Indeed

    • @bluethunder4542
      @bluethunder4542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well said to say American

    • @tjworker5482
      @tjworker5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙏🏻 amen

  • @youngpaderewski3668
    @youngpaderewski3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Jack Johnson was a man's man back in a day when a black man wasn't allowed to be a man. At his funeral, his former paramour, Irene Pineau was asked by a reporter: What did she love about Jack Johnson? She replied, "I loved him because of his courage. He faced the world unafraid. There wasn't anybody or anything he feared."

    • @dieulitadatus9669
      @dieulitadatus9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I found his desire for white women puzzling

    • @SignificantPressure100
      @SignificantPressure100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dieulita Datus women is women, theres no puzzle there

    • @youngpaderewski3668
      @youngpaderewski3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dieulitadatus9669
      It's really not puzzling at all.
      Jack Johnson was a man who always insisted on having what he perceived to be the best of everything: the best clothes, the best cars, and the best prostitutes.

    • @corneilmadison3870
      @corneilmadison3870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dieulitadatus9669 lol how? What's wrong with white women, do you only love African American men? this is coming from an African American male, i love all race women, as long as you love an individual and be there through thick and then it shouldn't matter what race you love, just saying

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW

  • @thebigtroll5584
    @thebigtroll5584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m just glad there is actual footage of such historical events

  • @CanadianPrepper
    @CanadianPrepper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    nowadays they would accuse him of being on gear lol at 6:40 the emperor has no clothes and was exposed

    • @stevena8719
      @stevena8719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Man was a genetic specimen. Unbelievable athletic ability.

    • @THEDONSTR8Fightah76
      @THEDONSTR8Fightah76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Johnson was a fool.

    • @xenialxerus934
      @xenialxerus934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What do you mean "he was exposed" he was wearing dark trunks.

    • @maltheri9833
      @maltheri9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@THEDONSTR8Fightah76 😘 love u too bro

    • @thedooktroops5608
      @thedooktroops5608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @STR8Fightah spoken like a true great grandchild of one of the many beautiful white women he was womb-stabbing’ and/or one of the many biggest, “toughest” racist white guys in Hicktown, USA who had the misfortune of catching them hands

  • @professorl.hilton.
    @professorl.hilton. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    As a 77-year-old white man who remembers Rocky Marciano Joe Louis, Jack Johnson without a doubt belongs in the great fighters of all time

    • @mettop9041
      @mettop9041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Johnny Nemo living that era does

    • @TheMindReader69
      @TheMindReader69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's awesome! :D What an incredible era of boxing to witness!

    • @bayarea_pyro4159
      @bayarea_pyro4159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Johnny Nemo he just said what he was. Why does it matter? i didn’t know he was white actually, I don’t see color😭

    • @bayarea_pyro4159
      @bayarea_pyro4159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Warren it makes them feel bigger than what they are. But everyone is just a regular ass person that’s supposed to live and die. Do good by people and take care of your family, that’s all that matters.

    • @TheMindReader69
      @TheMindReader69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Johnny Nemo did you not watch the video? The major theme was black vs white..

  • @cjjames83
    @cjjames83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    That man paved the way For all black athletes today. He’s era was way before the NFL NBA MLB etc....All I can Say Mr Johnson thank you 🙏

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Truth Indeed AMEN Thank You Jack Johnson RIP

    • @Chuckmob510
      @Chuckmob510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      And they still hate us

    • @winrylust6947
      @winrylust6947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Chuckmob510 then beat them harder

    • @XplicitTruth444
      @XplicitTruth444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Chuckmob510 not all but majority.

    • @jimboscooter432
      @jimboscooter432 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jack Johnson actually set black athletes back. His narcissistic personality which is typical from a boxer today but back then turned white people against him. And it was decades after he lost his belt that another black guy got a shot at the belt. That black guy was Joe Lewis and it was him with a much more humble attitude that paved the way for more black guys to compete for the heavyweight championship

  • @sambodhibodhi2245
    @sambodhibodhi2245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video documentary here. So much history and Jack Johnson is the #1 trail blazer. Truly one of a kind. No one can compete with the value of Jack Johnson's legacy and accomplishments. Thank you for making this @RainyDayBoxing. Peace and respect, always!

  • @georgemoller2206
    @georgemoller2206 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The thing I like about Jack Johnson is he is an authentic person, caring yet capable of extreme violence. The best part I saw was the last when he wants to do something good.

  • @mathiso01
    @mathiso01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    Those long legs and arms. Together with his fearlessness and intelligence. Yeah, he's whooping ass.

  • @derrickthompson4146
    @derrickthompson4146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    The size of Foreman, power of Tyson, toughness of Frazier, and the brazen of Ali. Yet, he was in a class all by himself.

    • @theinformationbomber7102
      @theinformationbomber7102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      absolutely true

    • @ishatype2764
      @ishatype2764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Physically, he was a big guy for the time, but he was barely over 6'. Nowhere near the size of Foreman or Ali. He was a hell of a marketing guy, he knew he made money fighting white guys.

    • @theinformationbomber7102
      @theinformationbomber7102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ishatype2764 and beating the crap out of them too

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth Indeed

    • @scottdasilva2181
      @scottdasilva2181 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100% correct

  • @chiefislam5525
    @chiefislam5525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    He brought the Devil out of that whiteman 😂😂💯 LONGLIVE 💪🏿💪🏿

  • @thadm960
    @thadm960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been watching this video everyday for the last month, this man is the biggest inspiration I've ever seen, also great narration and very well edited video, this should really be on TV

  • @FanAgainCollectibles
    @FanAgainCollectibles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    There is a lesson here for all people of all nations: Live without fear, do good, that good will come to you!

    • @connormoffitt9931
      @connormoffitt9931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That's what you got from his story? It's do good and the system is going to be after you haha.

    • @arthurwolfgramm4823
      @arthurwolfgramm4823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Look to Christ brother 😁 Then do good, give, love the brotherhood, work hard, honor the king.

    • @arthurwolfgramm4823
      @arthurwolfgramm4823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Agrisberto Hernandez Morality only makes sense with God. In the Atheist worldview, morality is subjective, right and wrong is based on what you make it. There's no clear cut right and wrong. Only with God, can you clearly say "this is right" or "this is wrong" because there's an objective authority, there's a clear cut standard.
      What's wrong with boxing? If I work hard, it's to Him.

    • @James-nr2hi
      @James-nr2hi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arthurwolfgramm4823 I hate to tell you this but Hitler was a Christian.

    • @arthurwolfgramm4823
      @arthurwolfgramm4823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@James-nr2hi Hitler was not a Christian he grew up in Catholic home and that was it, his ideologies were all based on social darwinism, survival of the fittest.

  • @raymondalstonjr3052
    @raymondalstonjr3052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +543

    Time defeated him not that man. Simple. Long live jack Johnson.

    • @PerseusSinclair
      @PerseusSinclair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @Karen Patterson it's very true. Nothing lasts forever. That's why you see athletes getting worse when it's close for them to retire. But one thing jack always had is a smile with no fear.

    • @9422655
      @9422655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raymond - Those were my words but you typed it first 😊😁

    • @ElByFar
      @ElByFar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Time defeated Jeffries. Not that man.

    • @adoni5848
      @adoni5848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ElByFar oof

    • @bretholomewisrael5305
      @bretholomewisrael5305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You could use that "time defeated Jeffries " excuse if he didn't run away in his prime when Jack was pressing him to fight. Jeffries waited til "time" got hold of him so people could use that excuse when he lost.

  • @shawnhill7504
    @shawnhill7504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A true badass who lived by his own rules . Respect ✊

  • @aaronmiles821
    @aaronmiles821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A Man that led the way for any one that has nothing in his way.
    Take advantage of the beautiful world this man gave us.

  • @liamdoes8580
    @liamdoes8580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    This litterally sounds like something from a rocky movie, this man seems like a hero not only to black people but to anyone who needs courage. I'd gladly watch a movie about his life, very interesting stuff

    • @FranPett
      @FranPett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      PBS sells a documentary & a companion book called, “Unforgivable Blackness” & they expand on what’s presented here.

    • @abcdefgabcdefg720
      @abcdefgabcdefg720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Would be awesome movie 👍.... Born to slaves...had to deal with racism and haters of all sorts.... Internationally....still overcame.... That's inspiring to all kinds of people for all kinds of reason...👍

    • @gunman462
      @gunman462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They should make a Jack Johnson movie. One that glorifies his achievements not a propaganda film about racism using his story as a pawn. What i mean is, show the racism but make him triumphant without making it the most depressing movie of all time to make a point.

    • @gunman462
      @gunman462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @popseed2 No shit, I didn't realise that. Why couldn't they just make it biographical instead of a 'based on' piece.

    • @FranPett
      @FranPett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      blaahblah they wouldn’t dare. They gotta sell the racism aspect & keep folks divided for the mind control factor.

  • @kgrooves
    @kgrooves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +640

    Boy you know you’re getting your ass whooped in the ring when the POLICE stop the fight 😂

  • @theeternalnow6506
    @theeternalnow6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Loved this one. Had never heard of the man but this is a great piece of history right here.

  • @reginaldmosley64
    @reginaldmosley64 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much for taking the time to put this up...Jack Johnson was a man to be reckoned with.

  • @user-bb5kw7ub4j
    @user-bb5kw7ub4j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    The story of his life is worthy of a film adaptation.

    • @MoonLightOnWater1
      @MoonLightOnWater1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Сергей Матвеев the movie came out in the ‘70’s called The Great White Hope with James Earl Jones.

    • @jdxn3364
      @jdxn3364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Сергей Матвеев if only Micheal Clark Duncan was still alive 😕

    • @seamusgallagher6860
      @seamusgallagher6860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @mtmta2009 Why "especially now"? 'Cause one white cop went rogue and murdered a black man? You're such cattle

    • @stevenhunter3212
      @stevenhunter3212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@seamusgallagher6860 All you know about is one cop killing one Black person? Really? That speaks volumes of what the average person knows or is willing to accept because of the video about what is going on in the US. And other countries.

    • @millwall0178
      @millwall0178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im pretty sure there's supposed to be either a TV show or film about his life soon

  • @rezoderecho6318
    @rezoderecho6318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    Jack Johnson influenced me to not care about what others think. You gotta do what your heart wants you to do. He was the greatest heavyweight of his era 💪🏾

    • @The30JAG
      @The30JAG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @JM G Nothing but a Political Stunt , easier to pardon a dead man than an alive one.

    • @MADNEWYORKER914
      @MADNEWYORKER914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts!!!

    • @iJuanGutierrez
      @iJuanGutierrez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rezo Derecho bro. Me too. 🙏🏾 do your thing. Freak what these mofos have to say.

    • @alanmcdee6852
      @alanmcdee6852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's a beautiful fighter. Coming for a kick boxer man he's impressive I never heard of him until today. He's so light on his feet

    • @lindamaemullins5151
      @lindamaemullins5151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      JM G he came back to USA and did his time what does he need pardoned for- for being the best????

  • @chrisxishida
    @chrisxishida 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    jack was a true hero who paved the way for so many fighters. god bless him and his legacy

  • @Lonelysportofboxing
    @Lonelysportofboxing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a bold fearless man

  • @basteagui
    @basteagui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    wow thats a quality short length documentary if i ever seen one. incredible.

    • @relesse13
      @relesse13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wholeheartedly agreeing with you !

    • @jonathanlee5314
      @jonathanlee5314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hell yeah. I'm blown away by the quality of some of these.

    • @paulotero5502
      @paulotero5502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agee. High quality documentary for sure. Loved it.

  • @mr.sherlockholmes6130
    @mr.sherlockholmes6130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    The real mark of a Man is how he handles himself in adversity and Mr Jack Johnson was fearless . Long live his memory. He stood for being a good Human being and a true Gentlemen and Champion.

    • @ronaldgreene5733
      @ronaldgreene5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He seemed like a likable guy too, he had a great personality. . makes me wonder. . where was the threat in being a human being first and responding on that basis? Culture can become cult oriented --

    • @glorymosbyfloyd3878
      @glorymosbyfloyd3878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed,Indeed

    • @chrisknight6183
      @chrisknight6183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen. Brother

    • @thespyinthecab7538
      @thespyinthecab7538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ronaldgreene5733 he really did.... I cannot imagine how strong he must have been during this time to be so chill, confident and kind while living a life with a target on his back....... He was a special human.

    • @coachcarroll963
      @coachcarroll963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now all you need to do is make a generous donation BLM otherwise your praise is null and void.

  • @BobbyPattersonsr-lz3kz
    @BobbyPattersonsr-lz3kz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He was simply the Greatest ❤️ God Bless you Jack Johnson 🤝🕊🙏

  • @AN-jz3px
    @AN-jz3px 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I just love his confidence. What a F*cking Stud.

  • @byronjohnsontales82
    @byronjohnsontales82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    The balls on Mr Johnson was insane God bless him, a true legend rip

    • @B.V.Luminous
      @B.V.Luminous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Apparently, he had been blessed.
      The man destroyed every fucked up narrative the segregated Dem South, party of the KKK tried throwing at him.
      FUCKING LEGEND.
      I named my .308 AR after Jack Johnson.

    • @jeromeashley9972
      @jeromeashley9972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If all brothers had heart and wasn't scared like females i swear this world would most definitely be a better place

    • @YourKingJDG
      @YourKingJDG ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeromeashley9972 They did have heart, that’s the white supremacist narrative. Why do you think those newspapers had white death tolls too. We were fighting back just fine.

  • @actionjackson2721
    @actionjackson2721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    He’s the definition of David Goggins “Take their Soul” mentality. Smile in the face of the devil and you’ve taken his soul.

    • @thisisrivera1
      @thisisrivera1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      David Goggins is the definition of Jack Johnson.

    • @glorymosbyfloyd3878
      @glorymosbyfloyd3878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes indeedy

    • @Bravo-Too-Much
      @Bravo-Too-Much 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Robert Huckleberry
      Eh, they aren’t even comparable. Johnson was a monster who beat other men, Goggins just a monster who beats up himself.

    • @coldpressedbrickrep
      @coldpressedbrickrep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aldo the Apache wtf are you talking about, Goggins probably legitimately killed people

  • @djquinn11
    @djquinn11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He faced horrific racism during his lifetime. I love seeing Ali interviewed, he was such a principled man who was not afraid to speak his truth.

  • @rnick95
    @rnick95 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Jack Johnson was a man's man not just a black man. He lived and died on his own terms without fear in the face of rampant prejudice. He wasn't a perfect man but a man period and for that he had no need to be apologetic in a time when he could be killed for merely being black. Jack not only beat many opponents white and black in the ring but he literally beat the odds that were stacked against him.

  • @RealmofGenghisKhan
    @RealmofGenghisKhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1258

    Without the weight of his balls, Jack Johnson would have fought at lightweight.

    • @switch2crypto
      @switch2crypto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Made My Day Even After Watching This Video Great Comment

    • @redblack1517
      @redblack1517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Mother Algorithm quiet shhhhh

    • @808longjon
      @808longjon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mother Algorithm you made me chuckle. I couldn’t even smile because of the truth you told.

    • @alvshill
      @alvshill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fantastic, hilarious comment 😂

    • @larjkok1184
      @larjkok1184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well have to take your word for it.
      Did you use to wash them or something?

  • @stevemowat4294
    @stevemowat4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Any man who has Ali's respect deserves ours.

  • @joshuarichards9365
    @joshuarichards9365 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never heard of Jack Johnson until today, and my god do I honor this man

  • @davidemoore1620
    @davidemoore1620 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic boxing documentary, as are all published on this TH-cam site. Thank you for making these videos and assembling this wonderful collection. I've learned so much about each featured boxer, not only because of his boxing abilities, but also because of the historical, political, and social context presented. Well done. Thank you.

  • @Shamsi419
    @Shamsi419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Bravest man I’ve ever seen . A world stood against him and he never backed down . Inspired

    • @Von.NorthEnd
      @Von.NorthEnd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Malcolm X was pretty brave

    • @rafaelreyes9
      @rafaelreyes9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You wasn't alive when he was alive.

    • @reubenpapang5803
      @reubenpapang5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Bob A Did you watch the damned video?

    • @user-dz2zi9jl6b
      @user-dz2zi9jl6b 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which world ? You mean America ? Well, thats not a world, it is not even half of the world. Go back to school boy, but I guess it doesn't change how stupid you are

    • @Shamsi419
      @Shamsi419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bob A Absolute nonsense . You can’t blame atrocities on influence. People know right from wrong .

  • @mrlesta
    @mrlesta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Jack johnson was speeding and the cops stopped him and said he has pay on the spot fine so he gave them twice and told them he'd be speeding on way back too.

    • @Biggmofo
      @Biggmofo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Like a boss.

    • @augustgremaud2738
      @augustgremaud2738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A power move to end all power moves

    • @briani50
      @briani50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is actually true lol

    • @_Mr.D
      @_Mr.D 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love that account

    • @israelmckingley7183
      @israelmckingley7183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Insane. The balls on this guy. I just can't comprehend lol.

  • @ReaperMotivation
    @ReaperMotivation ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the motivation I needed today man. A true black king stood on business day in and day out💪🏾🦍

  • @chancecalderon4658
    @chancecalderon4658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not only was Jack Johnson was the heavyweight champion he stood for alot of things. After watching the video I couldn't help but admire his strength and spirit going up against the greatest challenges in life that I don't think no one else would've done. My gratitude, Respect and admiration goes out to Jack Johnson. Thank you Jack!!! And all that you did. You shown me what it was like walk that road no matter how long or what other people thought. You still gave it your best!

  • @butchie0415
    @butchie0415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    looking at how he boxed, he was definitely way advanced at that time in his skills

    • @RizwanKhan-sc5yp
      @RizwanKhan-sc5yp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thats exactly what I was thinking while watching him.. That clinching, throwing, defense.. All 👌🏻

    • @nyakwarObat
      @nyakwarObat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No doubt

    • @nyakwarObat
      @nyakwarObat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @A.A.Ron Davis you just overlook the fact he was a trend setter and what he was going through in his life to compare him with boxers today cos all you have is violence in your head, not interested in the whole picture 🙄

    • @codingsource7309
      @codingsource7309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @A.A.Ron Davis: Can we just appreciate him as one of the pioneers of boxing? Without him, it would take time before someone else develops those skills.

    • @paulis4278
      @paulis4278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Steve Jobs Back then he looked big and taller than other fighters . However ,from reading about him he was barely 6" about 5'11

  • @Trevor_Austin
    @Trevor_Austin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    How could anybody dislike a man with as much courage, humour and ability as Johnson?

    • @rzkzkr20
      @rzkzkr20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      because he abuses women until the point where the women killed herself?

    • @ur1man
      @ur1man 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rzk Zkr White woman? Lol

    • @LatimOnek
      @LatimOnek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rzk Zkr ok bud

    • @lamonesjr4744
      @lamonesjr4744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@rzkzkr20 all those white women he had on his arm looked pretty happy to me lol

    • @joshuatree5620
      @joshuatree5620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Willie Gordon he had every right too,Jim Jefferies said and i Quote "when i step into the ring again i shall demonstrate that a white man is king of them all" that was before he lost to Johnson

  • @rgg_5645
    @rgg_5645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    16:26 damn I've never heard his voice before.

  • @Wavydavy24904
    @Wavydavy24904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big man with a great spirit ahead of his time. Overcoming the odds against him,to become a champion! Beautiful.

  • @dennisojohnson
    @dennisojohnson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Jack Johnson took a loss to keep his people from being murdered . They came after him with all they had . He's still The Champion .

    • @lhinkle7160
      @lhinkle7160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He had to throw that fight. They were killing black people every day. Did you see the crowd they all hated him?

    • @ronaldgreene5733
      @ronaldgreene5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Could be true -- people could be so goddamn ugly back then

    • @ronaldgreene5733
      @ronaldgreene5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My parents were born in the 20's and 30's . . I never knew it growing up but they were mildly racist coming from those times and the area where they grew up. Never knew it until I was grown because we were outside of the main part of town. But TV was making us different while growing up in the 70's, so I was really surprised when I realized my parents had a mild case of it. But they would never dream of offending anyone and they had enough sense to keep their assumptions to themselves. . they had no hate, it was just the same stuff many people carried in the early 20th century.

    • @jamesfinch3011
      @jamesfinch3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's history, that's how it was black then,

    • @pargolf3158
      @pargolf3158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He did not throw the fight. Even Mike Tyson said so

  • @ReformMsia
    @ReformMsia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I am from Malaysia
    And this is the first time hearing this name. After seeing his struggle I believe he is a legend among legends

  • @OnanX501
    @OnanX501 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God bless Jack Johnson.

  • @jerrydanstan2539
    @jerrydanstan2539 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for these videos 👏

  • @natebo7490
    @natebo7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Jack Johnson was my DAD'S sports hero. My dad was born in Goerga 1920, that's the man he would boast about then MOHAMMED ALI came on the stage and his life changed, as well as mine. Rest In Paradise to those 3 GREAT BLACK MEN. Much love from Jacksonville Fla. Stay safe every one.

    • @jayssonjefferson946
      @jayssonjefferson946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rest in power love nd blessings from Dayton Ohio

    • @tonebangerz6069
      @tonebangerz6069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Salute to Duval County ✊🏿

    • @petrasant5495
      @petrasant5495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nate Bo, Jack Johnson was brilliant, in my era it was Mohammed Ali. Another great American who was well loved in Wales, was Paul Robeson.

    • @kvbvl7285
      @kvbvl7285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bruh how old are u I may ask?

    • @Akeem034
      @Akeem034 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 great men. No need for a qualifier.

  • @Jay-hi4zn
    @Jay-hi4zn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    WHY IS THIS NOT A NETFLIX SERIES / MOVIE?!?!?!

    • @georgebusybee1497
      @georgebusybee1497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fact

    • @fernandocastorena7789
      @fernandocastorena7789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe there’s a show on him coming out soon on HBO

    • @RJdg1
      @RJdg1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There is a movie about him played by james earl jones called the the great white hope

    • @playastacey9589
      @playastacey9589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      it was three maybe 4 years ago

    • @benny7706
      @benny7706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆 lol this guy

  • @sproutsisters5398
    @sproutsisters5398 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That white dude rather retire a champion than give johnson a shot at it. That says alot about him and the time they lived in.

  • @18Bees
    @18Bees 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic video on Galveston Giant. Thank you! I could have watched for a full hour!

    • @RainyDayBoxing
      @RainyDayBoxing  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the kind words, means a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!