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Georges Carpentier (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ kaʁ.pɑ̃ˈtje]; 12 January 1894 – 28 October 1975) was a French boxer, actor and World War I pilot. A precocious pugilist, Carpentier fought in numerous categories.
Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier was a boxing fight between world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and world light-heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier, which was one of the fights named the "Fight of the Century".
Georges fought back heroically, but near the end of the 14th round he went down and the count was at six when the bell rang. Carpentier came out for the 15th but the referee soon stopped it because the Frenchman was in no condition to continue.
Georges Carpentier (born Jan. 12, 1894, Lens, France—died Oct. 27, 1975, Paris) was a French boxer who was world light-heavyweight champion (1920–22) and a European champion at four weight classes.
Georges Carpentier is regarded by historians and fight experts as one of the greatest European fighters to ever lace up a pair of gloves. Campaigning in every class from flyweight to heavyweight, Carpentier held either the French, European, or world championships in four different weight divisions.
Georges Carpentier was a French boxer, actor and World War I pilot. A precocious pugilist, Carpentier fought in numerous categories. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908 to 1926.
Perhaps the greatest European fighter of all time, Georges Carpentier competed in virtually every weight class. He started fighting in the savatte style-in which the use of the feet was allowed-but his manager, Francois Descamps, quickly switched him to conventional boxing.
Quick Reference. (1894–1975) A French professional boxer who began fighting professionally at the age of 14, and fought at all eight weights throughout his career. He held the world light heavyweight title, and stimulated an extensive popular following, including among women fans.
Georges Carpentier was a French boxer, actor, and World War I pilot, whose professional boxing career spanned over 17 years, from 1908 to 1926. He is considered one of the best boxers of his generation and is renowned for his excellent boxing skills, exceptional speed, and extreme punching power.
Jun 25, 2021 · The stylish French challenger Georges Carpentier, the world light-heavyweight champion, lay in the middle of the ring, a broken, twitching heap after being battered for nearly four rounds...
