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Jack Dempsey [William Harrison]
(1895–1983)
Anecdote...
J. Paul Getty was one of the wealthy men who frequently came to watch
Dempsey train. Himself a keen amateur boxer, he asked to be allowed to
spar for a round with the champion. Getty put up quite a creditable
performance until he made the mistake of saying, "Hit me a little
harder, Jack." Dempsey knocked him out.
Biographical Note...
U.S. boxer, world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. Nicknamed "The Manassa Mauler," Dempsey was one of America's first great sports heroes. It was with Jack Dempsey that the Golden Era of Boxing began. His matches brought in more money than anyone in the sport had ever seen before. His five biggest bouts brought in receipts totaling $8,453,319. His savage style captivated the public and made him as popular a figure as Babe Ruth or Red Grange.
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READ a short biography of Jack Dempsey. SEE some interesting photos and sports memoriabilia.
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