Jack Johnson vs Jess Willard
On April 5, 1915, Jack Johnson (54-5-10, 24 KOs) and Jess Willard (22-5-2, 18 KOs) meet in the ring in a 45-round heavyweight bout.
Johnson vs Willard Stats
Jack Johnson is coming in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 34% KO rate; his last fight was a 3rd round KO victory over Jack Murray, 2 months and 26 days ago. Jess Willard is on a 2-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, with his last fight being a 6th round KO win over George Rodel, 11 months and 8 days ago.
Johnson vs Willard Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 81.7-18.3 in favor of Jack Johnson. Jess Willard is going to look good in the fight but he won't be able to do enough to win. Johnson should win this fight.
Johnson vs Willard Result
Jess Willard stopped Jack Johnson via KO in the 26th round. Willard improves his record to 23-5-2 (19 KOs), while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 54-6-10.