Joe Gans date of birth:
November 25, 1874
How old was Joe Gans when died?
35
Where was Joe Gans born?
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
When did Joe Gans die?
August 10, 1910
Where did Joe Gans die?
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
How tall is Joe Gans?
5' 6½" (169 cm)
Joe Gans body shape:
Athletic
What color are Joe Gans's eyes?
Black
What color is Joe Gans's hair?
Black
Is Joe Gans gay or straight?
Straight
What is Joe Gans's ethnicity?
Black
What is Joe Gans nationality?
American
What is Joe Gans's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Joe Gans (born Joseph Gant; November 25, 1874 – August 10, 1910) was an African-American boxer, born in Baltimore, Maryland, who was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder, Nat Fleischer. Gans was known as the "Old Master". He fought from 1891 to 1909. He was the first African-American World Boxing Champion of the 20th century, reigning continuously as World Lightweight Champion from 1902-08.