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Publisher: Journals Gateway
TDR/The Drama Review (2000) 44 (1 (165)): 157–182.
Published: 01 March 2000
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Nineteenth-century heavyweight champion of Australia, Peter Jackson, “The Black Prince”, could not get a world-title match with John L. Sullivan, the “Boston Strong Boy.” Racism was the reason. Jackson turned to acting, and exhibition fights between acts—becoming the best-known “Uncle Tom” of his day.