Jim Johnson (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer
Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1887
Place of Birth: East Orange, New Jersey, United States
Date of Death: 01-Nov-1918
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Jim Johnson (boxer)
- "Battling" Jim Johnson (September 2, 1887 – November 1, 1918 was an American boxer who fought as a heavyweight from 1908 to 1918.
- He had little success and lost with great frequency to top boxers such as Sam Langford, Joe Jeanette, Sam McVey, Harry Wills and Kid Norfolk.
- In spite of this (or because of it), Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, gave him a title shot.
- When they fought in Paris in August 1913, it was the first time that two black boxers had fought for the world heavyweight title.
- Battling Jim was the only black fighter Johnson faced during his reign as heavyweight champ from 1908 to 1915.
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