Organizers to ring bell at fight site, renew call for pardon for Jack Johnson
Fight still on for Johnson pardon Organizers of a tribute to the Jack Johnson-Jim Jeffries fight will gather Sunday in Reno, Nev., to ring the same bell used in 1910 at the site of the bout, now a metals salvage yard. Nevada celebration of ‘Fight of Century’ seeks to drum up support for Jack Johnson pardon
NV focuses on pardon for first black boxing champ Justice Department takes a pass on bid for posthumous pardon of boxer Jack Johnson
Justice Dept. won’t support Jack Johnson pardon Justice Department gives thumbs down on posthumous pardon of boxer Jack Johnson
Justice Dept. nixes Jack Johnson pardon bid |