Sam Langford, a black boxer, was one of the best fighters never to have held a world title. Born in Weymouth Falls, he moved to Boston, where his skills were soon recognized. Langford was not a big man, but proved to be one of the most punishing punchers in boxing history. Billed as the " Boston Tar Baby" by his promoters, he spent his career in the shadow of the heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, a black American who was usually pitted against white contenders. Langford fought in all divisions from lightweight to heavyweight between 1902 and 1923, but never got the title match he deserved.