Today in Sports History: George Dixon becomes first black world champion ![Today in Sports History: George Dixon becomes first black world champion](https://www.linkstip.com/image/200_1192053.jpg)
In 1890, Canadian boxer George Dixon becomes first black world champion when he stops English bantamweight champion Edwin “Nunc” Wallace in 18 rounds in London, England.
ChicagoTribune.com
Language of article is English
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