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Jack Dempsey
American boxer (1895–1983)
This article is about the 20th-century boxing champion. For the 19th-century boxing champion, see Nonpareil Jack Dempsey. For other uses, see Jack Dempsey (disambiguation).
Jack Dempsey | |
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| Born | William Harrison Dempsey (1895-06-24)June 24, 1895 Manassa, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 1983(1983-05-31) (aged 87) New York City, U.S. |
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| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 83 |
| Wins | 68 |
| Wins by KO | 53 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 9 |
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an America Dempsey is ranked sixth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and fourth among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years.[1] He is a member of the International Boxing
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Jack Dempsey
William “Jack” Dempsey rose from humble beginnings as a Colorado mining camp and saloon brawler to become one of the world’s greatest and best-known boxing champions.
Born in Manassa, Colorado, Dempsey left home to seek his fortune in the rough mining towns of Colorado and Utah. He earned a living with his boast, “I can’t sing, I can’t dance, but I can lick anyone in the room.” By following through on his promise, Dempsey’s legend spread throughout the West. Eventually, Dempsey was fighting on the professional boxing circuit in front of record-breaking crowds in cities across the country.
In 1919, Dempsey, known professionally as the “Manassa Mauler”, disposed of current champ Jess Willard to become the World’s Heavy Weight Champion. He retained the title until losing to Gene Tunney in 1926.
Gracious in defeat, Dempsey’s popularity rose in the eyes of the population. After the rematch with Tunney, one of boxing’s greatest bouts resulting in the infamous long count, Dempsey retired from t
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Jack Dempsey was one of America's first great sports heroes. His savage style captivated the public and made him as popular a figure as Babe Ruth or Red Grange.
In the ring, Dempsey was equipped with a two-fisted attack. He boxed out of a low crouch, bobbing, weaving and bombing. He continually stalked the man in front of him and was an unrelenting and remorseless warrior.
His power was so prodigious that he once scored knockouts in 14 and 18 seconds. In his 78-bout career, Dempsey compiled 49 knockouts, with 25 of them in the first round.
Born William Harrison Dempsey in Manassa Colorado, Dempsey was one of 11 children. He left home at the age of 16 and traveled the west on freight trains with hobos, settling occasionally in mining towns. It was during that period of his life that Dempsey learned how to fight as a means of survival. Dempsey's career turned around when he met manager Jack "Doc" Kearns. Under Kearns, Dempsey knocked out Fireman Jim Flynn, Fred Fulton, former light heavyweight titlist Battling Levinsky and Gunboat Smith.
On July 4, 1919, Dempsey c
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