Jack Johnson vs. Al Kaufman

Jack Johnson 209 lbs beat Al Kaufman 191 lbs by NWS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1909-09-09
• Location: Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, USA
• Referee: Eddie Smith

• World Heavyweight Championship (3rd defense by Johnson)

Notes

• The Indianapolis newspaper The Freeman reported that the world title was at stake.
• Before the bout, Referee Eddie Smith announced that he would give no decision if both men were on their feet at the end of the 10 rounds.
• Following the bout, Referee Eddie Smith said: "Johnson outfought, outhit and outgeneraled Kaufman all through the fight."
• A well-known San Francisco sporting authority was asked after the fight how Jim Jeffries, the retired former World Heavyweight Champion, would do against Johnson. He replied: "Jeffries will do well to stay in retirement. Johnson would probably leave the ring with his championship laurels. Johnson, in his battle with Kaufman, proved he is a master of the boxing game. There never was a time in the entire contest when the Californian had a chance. He was simply a chopping block for the champion."

Newspaper Articles

• The Los Angeles Herald, September 10, 1909
• The Washington Reporter, September 11, 1909
• The Freeman, September 18, 1909