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FIGHT TOWNS—Reno, Nevada: Jack Johnson and the Powder Keg of Jim Crow America
by Nick FoxOn July 4, 1910, two fighters made their way to an arena in Reno for one of the most socially significant sporting events in American history.
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A visit to a legendary spot in the boxing community as it fights, once again, to hold on to tradition.
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For all the movies and books written about him, Wyatt Earp’s first brush with fame came as the referee of an infamous 1896 boxing match.
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In this series, I’ll be examining the boxing history of various towns, some of their great fighters and great fights. First up, the Mile High City.