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HISTORY: James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion.
He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down.
Jeffries stood 6 ft (1.83 m) tall and weighed 225 pounds (102 kg) in his prime. He could run 100 yards (91 m) in just over ten seconds, and could high jump over 6 feet (180 cm). A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left hook, and brawled his way to the top of the rankings.
Writer Jack London coined the phrase "Great White Hope" to describe Jeffries in his attempt to win the heavyweight crown from African-American champion boxer Jack Johnson in 1910. Jeffries came out of retirement for the fight, urged on by London and many others who wished to see a white man once again reign as heavyweight champion. Jeffries was beaten soundly by Johnson in what was the first prizefight to be billed as the Fight of the Century.
Offered here is a real photo postcard iof James Jeffries as he looked preparing for his fight with Jack Johnson. Dated 1910.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a real photo postcard iof James Jeffries as he looked preparing for his fight with Jack Johnson. Dated 1910. A used postcard postmarked August 17, 1910. Has stamp and postal stamps on front. Bold, clear image. Mild soiling. Not creased or torn. 3 3/8" x 5 3/8."
