History of the Heavyweights

All but forgotten

Marvin Hart was one of the few men to beat Jack Johnson in his prime.

Although Marvin Hart distinguished himself by winning the heavyweight championship of the world, he did only one thing as champion that was noteworthy. He was the first man to lose the title in his first defense. However, Hart did hold his own in battles with the best of his era. Robert Cassidy's heavyweight series continues with the man who did something not even the great Jim Jeffries could do == beat Jack Johnson. More...

John L. Sullivan James J. Corbett

Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Jeffries