Jack Johnson dethroned as World Boxing champion

Havana, 6 April 1915 - A sensational fight in Havana, Cuba yesterday saw Jess Willard defeat Jack Johnson to become heavyweight champion of the world. Johnson had held the title since 1908, but was defeated by Willard in the 26th round.

The crowd at the fight had jeered at Johnson throughout and when he was defeated he had to be escorted from the ring.

[Editor's note: This is an article from Century Ireland, a fortnightly online newspaper, written from the perspective of a journalist 100 years ago, based on news reports of the time.]