George Godfrey, nicknamed Old Chocolate by the press of the day in the last stage of his long career, was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who held the distinction of being World 'Colored' Heavyweig
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Depiction of Godfrey vs. Joe Lannon in Lorillard Company promotion
Joe Choynski
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Joseph Bartlett Choynski was an American boxer who fought professionally from 1888 to 1904.
George Godfrey (boxer, born 1853)
…more bouts with the much heavier Kilrain after their initial draw, losing both of them via knockout. He also faced Ireland's Peter Maher and California Joe Choynski towards the latter part of his career, almost 40 years old, also losing those matchups. It was during the last stages of his career, as the years took…
Joe Choynski by Genelli, c 1893
Jack Johnson standing behind Joe Choynski. 1909 Chicago Daily News photo