Black Fact = 1948 (1948) – Joe Louis won the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion by knocking out “Jersey” Jo Walcott on this date in 1948. This bout, held in Yankee Stadium, was his historic 25th title defense.
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Black Fact = (1958) Althea Gibson
Black Fact= 1958 (Jan. 23) – Althea Gibson was named “Female Athlete of the Year,” becoming the first black female athlete to be so honored ...