Jeremiah Joe Jeannette (also Jennette) (August 26 1879 – July 2 1958) is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of the early 20th century. Because he was African-American he was not given a shot at the world heavyweight title though he did win the World Colored Heavyweight Championship.
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