Klondike date of birth:
January 1, 1878
How old was Klondike when died?
71
Where was Klondike born?
Chicago, Illinois, United States
When did Klondike die?
February 3, 1949
Where did Klondike die?
United States of America
How tall is Klondike?
6' (183 cm)
Klondike body shape:
Athletic
What color are Klondike's eyes?
Black
What color is Klondike's hair?
Black
Is Klondike gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Klondike?
Christian
What is Klondike's ethnicity?
Black
What is Klondike nationality?
American
What is Klondike's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Klondike (1 January 1878 - 3 February 1949) was an African American boxer billed as "The Black Hercules" who declared himself the black heavyweight champion (not to be confused with the World Colored Heavyweight Championship, which he officially fought for just once and unofficially another time). Born John Haines or John W. Haynes, the 6' tall Klondike fought out of Chicago as a heavyweight at a weight of 190 to 200 lbs. from 1898 to 1911. He took the nickname because he was supposed to be a great find (evoking the Klondike Gold Rush).