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Joe Gans (born Joseph Gant; November 25, 1874 – August 10, 1910) was an American professional boxer. Gans was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer.
Joe Burke: debut: Monumental Theater, Baltimore W-RTD. event bout wiki. ref: Al Herford. Results from the Baltimore Morning Herald. 1902-05-12: Frank Erne: 28 4 16: International A.C., Fort Erie W-KO. event bout wiki. ... Gans had to stop Dobbs in 10 rounds or get the loser's end of the purse ...
Joe Gans (born November 25, 1874, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.—died August 10, 1910, Baltimore) , known as the Old Master, was an American professional boxer who was perhaps the greatest fighter in the history of the lightweight division. Because he was black, he was compelled by boxing promoters to permit less-talented white fighters to last the scheduled number of rounds with him and ...
Miscellaneous. Gans is also reported as having been born Joseph Saifuss Butts and taking the surname of one Maria Gant when adopted by her at an early age; media in turn mistaking Gant for Gans.Maryland State Archives This may indeed be true, as Gans' name was spelled 'Gant' or 'Gantz' in Baltimore Sun in 1893 and early 1894.; Gans died of tuberculosis in Baltimore.
Nov 28, 2022 · Gans (right) poses with fellow all-time great Joe Walcott before their 1904 bout. “Newspaper stories from the time attest to Gans’ high reputation. In 1906, The Boston Globe described him as “one of the most wonderful fighters from a scientific view that the world has ever known.
The first native-born black American to win a world title, Joe Gans impressed the boxing community with his scientific approach to the sport. Gans never moved more than a few inches to avoid a punch, studied his opponents' strengths and weaknesses much more intently than other fighters of the time, and directed his punches with pinpoint accuracy to key points of weakness.
Nov 25, 2023 · Joe Gans final record, including newspaper decisions, stands at an astonishing 159-12-20, with many, if not most, of the draws and losses being bouts he actually won or intentionally forfeited. He deserves to be remembered as one of the finest boxers of all time, regardless of weight, and, arguably, the best lightweight ever.
Joe Gans (1874 - 1910), was a pioneering American professional boxer hailed as the "Old Master" for his tactical prowess and scientific approach to the sport. Raised in Baltimore, he embarked on a remarkable career becoming known as one of the greatest lightweight fighters of all time.
Gans lost the first fight by KO in the 17th round of 45, ending his multi-year reign, and subsequently lost the immediate rematch via KO in the 21st round of 45. Joe Gans died on August 10, 1910 of tuberculosis; he was only 35 and had died not long after his final fight.
The Joe Gans 150th Celebration commemorates the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Joe Gans, the first African American world champion in the sport of boxing and Baltimore’s native son. From November 2024 to November 2025, this year-long celebration honors his historic achievements and profound impact on Baltimore.
