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  1. Thomas Joseph Gibbons (March 22, 1891 – November 19, 1960) was an American professional heavyweight boxer. Life and career. He was born on March 22, 1891, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Thomas John Gibbons and Mary ( née Burke) Gibbons. He had a brother, Mike. Tommy started boxing professionally in 1911 as a middleweight.

  2. Famous for being the only man to last fifteen rounds against boxing immortal Jack Dempsey, Tommy Gibbons was an accomplished fighter in his own right. Utilizing terrific technique, a tricky defense, and a rugged chin, Gibbons fought some of the best fighters of the "Golden Age of Sports" as a middleweight to heavyweight, including five future ...

  3. Tommy Gibbons was a light heavyweight boxer who fought from 1911 to 1925. He had 106 bouts, 85 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, and challenged for the world heavyweight title in 1923.

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  4. The highly anticipated 15-round bout between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons took place on July 4, 1923. Dempsey, known for his aggressive fighting style, had a history of delivering knockouts, having previously defeated Jess Willard, Bill Brennan, and Georges Carpentier, among others.

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    Feb 9, 2010 · Like his older brother Mike, Tommy Gibbons is best remembered for a fight in which he kept a champion at bay. Widely acknowledged as a stellar fighter in several weight classes, Gibbons held his own with heaveyweight king Jack Dempsey and was knocked out only once in his career.

  6. Tommy Gibbons was a versatile and durable boxer who fought in several weight classes and challenged Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight title. He was knocked out only once in his career, by Gene Tunney, and later became a sheriff in St. Paul.

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  8. May 15, 2024 · Tommy Gibbons was a middleweight contender who defeated Harry Greb twice, including a stunning knockout in 1922. Learn about their four-fight series, their styles, and their legacy in this article from Boxiana.