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The Gaiveston Giant

Radio 5
on Radio 5

Lennox Lewis profiles boxer Jack Johnson (1878-1946), who 100 years ago became the world's first black world heavyweight boxing champion. His defeat of white boxer Tommy Burns would change the sport for ever. With input from expert Budd Schulberg , promoter Frank Warren and others.
Repeated from Christmas Day at 9pm

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Lennox Lewis
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Jack Johnson
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Tommy Burns
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Budd Schulberg
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Frank Warren
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