Today In History Joe Gans was rated as the greatest lightweight boxer of all time. He became the first African American lightweight champion on this date May 12, 1902. Gans reign as world lightweight champion from 1902–1908, defending the title 15 times versus 13 boxers. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #staywoke #joegans #boxing @miketyson #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #history https://www.instagram.com/p/CddXjJBrIml/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

















