1922-23 The Champion #42,, Sporting Champions, Battling Siki.
Louis Mbarick Fall, known in the boxing world as Battling Siki, born in Senegal and raised in France, holds a unique place in boxing history as the first African-born fighter to win a world title. In 1922, he shocked the boxing world by defeating French hero Georges Carpentier to claim the light heavyweight championship. Winning the world championship defied both racial and colonial expectations of the era. Charismatic and flamboyant, Siki often entered the ring in military attire, symbolizing his service in World War I and his fight against prejudice. His brief, turbulent career and tragic death at age 28, in New York City highlight the racial challenges faced by Black athletes in the early 20th century, making him a complex and pioneering figure in the boxing's global story.

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