World Heavyweight Title Fight 1908Print Page 
On 26 December 1908, a boxing match was held in Sydney that changed the sport forever and captivated the world. It was the fight for the boxing World Heavyweight Title, between Canadian Tommy Burns, Heavyweight Champion of the World, and challenger for the title African-American Jack Johnson. The Sydney Stadium, an open-air structure of timber and iron in Rushcutters Bay, was host to what was then the largest sporting event in Australia’s history. The fight was stopped in the 14th round and Jack Johnson was declared the winner on points, becoming the first African-American to win the World Heavyweight title.
The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.
Location
| Address: | Neild Avenue, Paddington, 2021 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.877221 Long: 151.229271 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 26-December-1908 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 26-December-1908 |
| Link: | https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 11th June, 2019 |
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Woollahra Municipal Council
World Heavyweight Championship Title Fight in Australia was held here at the Sydney Stadium (demolished) between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson
26 December 1908
Celebrating Our History
