Because black boxers with the exception of Johnson had been barred from fighting for the heavyweight championship because of racism, Johnson ’ s refusal to fight African-Americans offended the African-American community, since the opportunity to fight top white boxers was rare.

Because black boxers with the exception of Johnson had been barred from fighting for the heavyweight championship because of racism, Johnson ’ s refusal to fight African-Americans offended the African-American community, since the opportunity to fight top white boxers was rare.

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