Las Vegas New Mexico Jack Johnson & Jim Flynn Heavyweight Fight 1912 Real Photo Postcard

The 1912 boxing match between Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn in Las Vegas, New Mexico, was a pivotal event in sports history, primarily due to Johnson's status as the first African American World Heavyweight Champion. Known as the Fight of the Century contender, this bout on July 4th pitted Johnson, a symbol of Black excellence and defiance against racial norms, against Flynn, a white challenger. Johnson's dominance in the ring, often against white opponents, generated significant racial tension and public discourse across the United States.