Jack Johnson and Rubin Carter: African American Boxers

Jack Johnson and Rubin Carter are two famous African American boxers. Jack Johnson was the first African American boxing champion. Rubin Carter was a number one contender for the middle weight championship title.
<Tab/>Jack Johnson was born Galveston on March 6,1878. He was the second of six kids. His parent's names are Henry and Tiny Johnson. Jack's father was a former slave and his family was very poor. When Jack was in the fifth grade Jack left school and started odd jobs all around south Texas. Jack started his boxing career as a sparing partner. When he very first started boxing he was only doing battle royals. …