Ask Anne: Who was the First Californian Ever to Win the Title?
By Anne “Boxologist” Whitlock
Jim Corbett won the title in 1892. He was born in San Francisco. Jim Jefferies was the only other Californian to win, however he did not win until 1899.
By Anne “Boxologist” Whitlock
Jim Corbett won the title in 1892. He was born in San Francisco. Jim Jefferies was the only other Californian to win, however he did not win until 1899.