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William Harrison " Jack " Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926.
Jun 20, 2024 · Jack Dempsey (born June 24, 1895, Manassa, Colorado, U.S.—died May 31, 1983, New York, New York) was an American world heavyweight boxing champion, regarded by many as the epitome of the professional fighter.
"The only knockout of the night was scored by Jack Dempsey, a young and husky light-heavy, over Jack Downey, a seasoned veteran. The first round was a hummer, with honors about even. In the second Dempsey came up with a rush and carried Downey off his feet.
Jun 25, 1995 · Jack Dempsey became one of the most famous of all 20th Century athletes, a fighter whose bob-and-weave style and ferocity transfixed post-World War I Americans.
May 14, 2020 · When boxer Jack Dempsey entered the championship match on the Fourth of July 1919, he faced a 6-foot 7-inch, 240-pound incredible hulk with a reach of almost seven feet.
May 8, 2022 · Jack Dempsey, the most popular boxer of his generation and one of the most fabled athletes in history, changed the sport of boxing from a straight-up, defensive-minded contest of single punches and frequent holding into an exciting, aggressive battle of furious combinations and blazing knockouts.
Jack Dempsey Facts & Biography | Famous Boxers. Born: June 24th, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado. Died: May 31st, 1983 (at age 87) in New York City, New York. Nationality: American. Famous For: Being the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. Awards: Boxing Hall of Fame, Named Boxer of the Half Century by the Associated Press.
The public loved Dempsey's raw toughness. The Champ. On July 4, 1919, in 100-degree heat, Dempsey faced Jess Willard, the man who had taken the world heavyweight title from Jack Johnson....
THE death of Jack Dempsey at the grand old age of 87 on May 31, 1983 ended that great era of boxing. Old Jack was the last link with the days of huge crowds at open-air fights and the first ...
The great boxing icon Jack Dempsey who held the World Heavyweight Championship title from 1919 to 1926 was a boxer famous for his aggression, powerful punches, and amazing speed. Counted amongst the Top 100 Greatest Punchers for all time, Dempsey is one of the most popular boxers ever in history.
