Culturally sophisticated? Who cares? This is nothing more than race baiting. Jack Johnson was a great fighter, ahead of his time. He was also a shooting star, who self destructed. What is the man who made this video want, an apology? From whom, and to who? America had an ugly period of history, we all know that. What more is there to say? You elected a black president. I think times are changing, so give it a rest.
@cypresscoach You sound like a hick, saying "who cares" is a narrow minded attitude, don't you have wonderment and curiosity about the world around you? About the stuff that's happened in the past?
@warrkrymez Mr Johnson's cultural sophistication is not relevent in this debate. Would it be less tragic if he was treated this way, but was culturally backward? I don't think so. This was simply another stab at ancient social norms, by a self-loathing, white liberal. If you're curious about the world, and its history, it's a good idea to look past youtube for your information.
ummm no...not only was he a heavyweight...this was 1910...the skill level of some of the modern boxers...like Floyd Mayweather Jr...is on another level.
Culturally sophisticated? Who cares? This is nothing more than race baiting. Jack Johnson was a great fighter, ahead of his time. He was also a shooting star, who self destructed. What is the man who made this video want, an apology? From whom, and to who? America had an ugly period of history, we all know that. What more is there to say? You elected a black president. I think times are changing, so give it a rest.
cypresscoach 8 months ago
@cypresscoach You sound like a hick, saying "who cares" is a narrow minded attitude, don't you have wonderment and curiosity about the world around you? About the stuff that's happened in the past?
warrkrymez 8 months ago
@warrkrymez Mr Johnson's cultural sophistication is not relevent in this debate. Would it be less tragic if he was treated this way, but was culturally backward? I don't think so. This was simply another stab at ancient social norms, by a self-loathing, white liberal. If you're curious about the world, and its history, it's a good idea to look past youtube for your information.
cypresscoach 8 months ago
@cypresscoach It's a documentary about JJ, why wouldn't it mention anything about what he was like outside the ring?
warrkrymez 8 months ago
my man forever...
BLACKSUP08 1 year ago 2
Jack Johnson may be the most skilled boxer who ever lived
reznick8 2 years ago
ummm no...not only was he a heavyweight...this was 1910...the skill level of some of the modern boxers...like Floyd Mayweather Jr...is on another level.
RockawayRiotSquad 2 years ago
on another level? no. Dont let the difference between old and modern footage blind you
reznick8 2 years ago 4