Joe Choynski vs. Jack Johnson - Revision history

Delisa at 20:03, 26 December 2025

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	Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight but was reduced to $500. No one posted bond.<br><br>		Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight but was reduced to $500. No one posted bond.<br><br>
	Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>		Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>
	The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses ~~to the fight~~. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>		The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses. The grand jury failed to return an indictment(a "no-bill" of indictmen). However, Texas law did not allow the release until the Grand Jury Session expired, and the habeas case went forward. <br><br>
	Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>		Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>

Ric: fixed newspaper link

2021-03-04T22:51:17Z

fixed newspaper link

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	<fight>19085</fight><br>		<fight>19085</fight><br>
	[[File:Johnson Choynski Jail.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Joe Choynski and Jack Johnson in jail after the fight.]]		[[File:Johnson Choynski Jail.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Joe Choynski and Jack Johnson in jail after the fight.]]
	Choynski claimed he came to Galveston to give boxing lessons to members of the Galveston Athletic Club and to conduct exhibitions to demonstrate boxing. Actually, he was there to take on Johnson. Many in the local boxing establishment thought Johnson was cocky, and they brought Choynski in to knock Johnson down a peg.<br><br>		[[Joe Choynski]] claimed he came to Galveston, Texas, to give boxing lessons to members of the Galveston Athletic Club and to conduct exhibitions to demonstrate boxing. Actually, he was there to take on [[Jack Johnson]]. Many in the local boxing establishment thought Johnson was cocky, and they brought Choynski in to knock Johnson down a peg.<br><br>
	On the evening of February 25, the veteran and the newcomer met in Galveston's Harmony Hall. The fight ended in the third round, as Choynski feinted with his left and hit Johnson on the jaw with his right. Johnson fell into Choynski’s arms and landed on his back on the mat. There is some question as to whether or not Johnson was expecting actual combat and Choynski was notorious for pulling a fast one on unsuspecting opponents. He had once pulled the same trick on Bob Fitzsimmons.<br><br>		On the evening of February 25, the veteran and the newcomer met in Galveston's Harmony Hall. The fight ended in the third round, as Choynski feinted with his left and hit Johnson on the jaw with his right. Johnson fell into Choynski’s arms and landed on his back on the mat. There is some question as to whether or not Johnson was expecting actual combat and Choynski was notorious for pulling a fast one on unsuspecting opponents. He had once pulled the same trick on Bob Fitzsimmons.<br><br>
	While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>		While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>
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	'''External Links:'''<br>		'''External Links:'''<br>
	*[~~http~~://~~galvestondailynews~~.com/~~story~~/~~158368~~ 'Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island' - ''The Daily News'' (June 19, 2010)]		*[https://www.galvnews.com/news/article_3e10cc1c-e5b7-554d-9980-8ab1d8cfb128.html 'Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island' - ''The Daily News'' (June 19, 2010)]
	*YouTube videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Dfp4ORKO8]; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQpetthHqH8]		*YouTube videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Dfp4ORKO8]; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQpetthHqH8]

Ric at 22:48, 4 March 2021

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	'''External Links:'''<br>		'''External Links:'''<br>
	*[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News~~" -~~ June 19, 2010]		*[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 'Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island' - ''The Daily News'' (June 19, 2010)]
	*YouTube videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Dfp4ORKO8]; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQpetthHqH8]		*YouTube videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Dfp4ORKO8]; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQpetthHqH8]

Ric: YouTubes linked

2021-03-04T22:28:26Z

YouTubes linked

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	The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>		The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>
	Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>		Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>
	'''External ~~Link~~:'''<br>
	[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]		'''External Links:'''<br>
			*[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]
			*YouTube videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Dfp4ORKO8]; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQpetthHqH8]

Wouter: Reverted edits by 1949-1960 (talk) to last revision by Cap

2018-11-08T07:04:43Z

Reverted edits by 1949-1960 (talk) to last revision by Cap

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	While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>		While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>
	Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight but was reduced to $500. No one posted bond.<br><br>		Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight but was reduced to $500. No one posted bond.<br><br>
	Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar~~. They also practiced in private~~. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson ~~tricks of the trade~~, which was considerable.<br><br>		Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>
	The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>		The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>
	Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>		Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>
	'''External Link:'''<br>		'''External Link:'''<br>
	[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]		[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]

1949-1960: practice!

2018-11-04T21:38:52Z

practice!

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	While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>		While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>
	Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight but was reduced to $500. No one posted bond.<br><br>		Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight but was reduced to $500. No one posted bond.<br><br>
	Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson ~~all he knew~~, which was considerable.<br><br>		Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. They also practiced in private. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson tricks of the trade, which was considerable.<br><br>
	The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>		The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>
	Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>		Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>
	'''External Link:'''<br>		'''External Link:'''<br>
	[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]		[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]

Cap at 20:41, 12 October 2016

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	On the evening of February 25, the veteran and the newcomer met in Galveston's Harmony Hall. The fight ended in the third round, as Choynski feinted with his left and hit Johnson on the jaw with his right. Johnson fell into Choynski’s arms and landed on his back on the mat. There is some question as to whether or not Johnson was expecting actual combat and Choynski was notorious for pulling a fast one on unsuspecting opponents. He had once pulled the same trick on Bob Fitzsimmons.<br><br>		On the evening of February 25, the veteran and the newcomer met in Galveston's Harmony Hall. The fight ended in the third round, as Choynski feinted with his left and hit Johnson on the jaw with his right. Johnson fell into Choynski’s arms and landed on his back on the mat. There is some question as to whether or not Johnson was expecting actual combat and Choynski was notorious for pulling a fast one on unsuspecting opponents. He had once pulled the same trick on Bob Fitzsimmons.<br><br>
	While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>		While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>
	Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight. No one posted bond.<br><br>		Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight but was reduced to $500. No one posted bond.<br><br>
	Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>		Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>
	The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>		The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>

Cap at 16:41, 8 August 2014

2014-08-08T16:41:26Z

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	[[File:Johnson Choynski Jail.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Joe Choynski and Jack Johnson in jail after the fight.]]		[[File:Johnson Choynski Jail.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Joe Choynski and Jack Johnson in jail after the fight.]]
	Choynski claimed he came to Galveston to give boxing lessons to members of the Galveston Athletic Club and to conduct exhibitions to demonstrate boxing. Actually, he was there to take on Johnson. Many in the local boxing establishment thought Johnson was cocky, and they brought Choynski in to knock Johnson down a peg.<br><br>		Choynski claimed he came to Galveston to give boxing lessons to members of the Galveston Athletic Club and to conduct exhibitions to demonstrate boxing. Actually, he was there to take on Johnson. Many in the local boxing establishment thought Johnson was cocky, and they brought Choynski in to knock Johnson down a peg.<br><br>
	On the evening of February 25, the veteran and the newcomer met in Galveston's Harmony Hall. The fight ended in the third round, as Choynski feinted with his left and hit Johnson on the jaw with his right. Johnson fell into Choynski’s arms and landed on his back on the mat.<br><br>		On the evening of February 25, the veteran and the newcomer met in Galveston's Harmony Hall. The fight ended in the third round, as Choynski feinted with his left and hit Johnson on the jaw with his right. Johnson fell into Choynski’s arms and landed on his back on the mat. There is some question as to whether or not Johnson was expecting actual combat and Choynski was notorious for pulling a fast one on unsuspecting opponents. He had once pulled the same trick on Bob Fitzsimmons.<br><br>
	~~Members~~ of the Texas Rangers were in the audience~~. They~~ arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>		While boxing exhibitions were permitted, prize fights ending in one man being knocked out, were not and members of the Texas Rangers who were in the audience to prevent a prize fight immediately arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>
	Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight. No one posted bond.<br><br>		Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight. No one posted bond.<br><br>
	Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>		Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>

Earl at 03:02, 24 August 2012

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	Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>		Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>
	The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>		The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>
	Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901~~, and both~~ men left Galveston.<br><br>		Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901. Both men left Galveston.<br><br>
	'''External Link:'''<br>		'''External Link:'''<br>
	[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]		[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]

Earl at 02:55, 24 August 2012

2012-08-24T02:55:32Z

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	<fight>19085</fight><br>		<fight>19085</fight><br>
	At the ~~beginning~~ of ~~round 3~~, Johnson ~~fell forward into~~ the ~~arms~~ of Choynski and ~~then sank gradually to~~ the ~~floor~~. Johnson ~~managed to roll onto~~ his back, ~~but~~ was ~~unable to rise before~~ the ~~referee's count had reached 10~~. ~~Referee Bernau said~~ after the fight ~~that it was~~ a ~~feint with~~ the ~~left followed~~ by a ~~right strike on the jaw that did the damage~~. ~~After~~ he ~~went to his corner~~, ~~Choynski~~ was ~~put under arrest by~~ a ~~Texas Ranger and escorted~~ to ~~his dressing room on~~ the ~~floor below~~. Choynski and Johnson were ~~both jailed after this~~ fight and were ~~not~~ released ~~until they both posted a~~ $~~1000~~ bond on March 22.		[[File:Johnson Choynski Jail.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Joe Choynski and Jack Johnson in jail after the fight.]]
			Choynski claimed he came to Galveston to give boxing lessons to members of the Galveston Athletic Club and to conduct exhibitions to demonstrate boxing. Actually, he was there to take on Johnson. Many in the local boxing establishment thought Johnson was cocky, and they brought Choynski in to knock Johnson down a peg.<br><br>
	[~~[file~~:~~Johnson_choynski~~.~~jpg]~~]		On the evening of February 25, the veteran and the newcomer met in Galveston's Harmony Hall. The fight ended in the third round, as Choynski feinted with his left and hit Johnson on the jaw with his right. Johnson fell into Choynski’s arms and landed on his back on the mat.<br><br>
			Members of the Texas Rangers were in the audience. They arrested both men for prize fighting, which was against state law. The boxers landed in the Galveston County Jail.<br><br>
	~~Choynski and Johnson in jail after their fight.~~		Bond was set at $5,000 for each man right after the fight. No one posted bond.<br><br>
			Sheriff Henry Thomas allowed a crowd to gather at the jail every afternoon to watch the two men spar. Choynski was impressed by Johnson's skill, and told him, "A man who can move like you should never have to take a punch." While locked up, Choynski taught Johnson all he knew, which was considerable.<br><br>
			The defense counsel submitted a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the judge of the Criminal Court. This measure contended Choynski and Johnson were being detained illegally and their bond was set too high. The petition was withdrawn March 5, and the case was referred to a grand jury, which met for two hours and heard witnesses to the fight. The grand jury failed to return an indictment.<br><br>
			Choynski and Johnson were finally released on $1,000 bond each on March 22, 1901, and both men left Galveston.<br><br>
			'''External Link:'''<br>
			[http://galvestondailynews.com/story/158368 Boxer Johnson learned the ropes on the island - "The Daily News" - June 19, 2010]