"It's my honor to do it. It's about time," Trump said during an Oval Office ceremony.
Johnson, born in Galveston, Texas, was the target of racial resentment, particularly after he defeated white boxer James Jeffries in the 1910 “Fight of the Century,” a bout that sparked race riots.
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Good to see Deontay Wilder there, he's the current WBC HW Champ. First American HW Champ in almost a decade. Next fight should be against England's Anthony Joshua, who's the current WBO/IBF/WBA/IBO HW Champ. Should be a hell of a fight when those two get after it.
I agree President Trump is an amazing President. Mr Obama ignored the request.
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