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Ed Denver Ed Martin (born September 10 1881) was an African American boxer who was the World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 24 February 1902 when he beat Frank Childs until 5 February 1903 when he lost his title to Jack Johnson the only colored heavyweight champion (and first African American) to win the world’s heavyweight championship.Known as Denver Ed Martin and The Colorado Giant Martin was born in Denver on September 10 1881.