William Harrison " Jack " Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an American boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and was …

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 …

Feb 14, 2025 · Discover Jack Dempsey’s biography, age, marriages, children, and his legacy as a notable boxing champion.

Oct 22, 2021 · As a boy, Jack Dempsey he worked as a farm hand, miner and cowboy and was taught to box by his older brother. Dempsey's early prize fights were in mining towns around …

"Jack Dempsey won the popular decision from Billy Miske of St. Paul in a slow six-round bout here today at a Thanksgiving Day matinee. Only half a dozen hard blows were landed during …

Jan 1, 2025 · Jack Dempsey was known for his aggressive and relentless fighting style. Unlike many heavyweights of his era, Dempsey relied on speed, head movement, and explosive …

William Harrison “Jack” Dempsey (1895–1983) was the US heavyweight boxing champion from 1919 to 1926 and a major American sporting icon of the twentieth century. Nicknamed “The …

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 …

Aug 20, 2025 · Jack Dempsey’s boxing style marked a significant departure from the methodical, defensive approach of previous heavyweight champions. He introduced an aggressive, …

The greatest American sports hero was undoubtedly Babe Ruth; his closest rival was a tough heavyweight boxer from the mining West called Jack Dempsey. Dempsey’s family originally …