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 National Archives of Canada C-014094 |
 Tommy Burns (1881-1955), 1912, by Peter McIntyre At 5 feet 7 inches, Tommy Burns’ size did not stop him from becoming the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1906. He defended his title eleven times within a period of less than two years. In December 1908, Burns became the first fighter to agree to a championship bout with a black boxer, the legendary Jack Johnson, to whom he lost his title. |
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