📢 🥊 A Dark History of Racism | TheTruth™ on Boxing! 🥊
🚨 Boxing history is filled with incredible moments of triumph, but it also carries a dark legacy of racism that shaped the sport. From the humiliating Battle Royals to the Great White Hope era, Black fighters have faced systematic barriers, unfair treatment, and racial exploitation. In this episode of TheTruth™ on Boxing, we’re diving deep into the racism that has plagued boxing for over a century.
💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The Battle Royal: How young Black men were forced to fight blindfolded for entertainment.
✅ The Great White Hope Era: How boxing history tried to erase Black champions like Jack Johnson.
✅ Racial Segregation in Boxing: The 22-year ban that prevented Black fighters from competing for titles.
✅ How racism shaped media and fight promotion—from Joe Louis to Sonny Liston to today’s fighters.
✅ The lasting effects of racism on boxing careers and fighter legacies.
✅ YOUR Take—Call in & Drop Your Thoughts in the Comments! 📞
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📅 Key Topics Discussed:
How racism influenced boxing history and shaped matchmaking.
The role of boxing promoters in using racial narratives to sell fights.
How racism in boxing still affects fighter opportunities today.
What’s changed, and what still needs to change in the sport?
💬 What Do YOU Think?
Has boxing truly moved past its history of racism, or is it still present today? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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