In Defence Of Jack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey was one of the finest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was arguably the best of them all. … continue
Jack Dempsey
100 Hundred Years Ago Today – The Staggeringly Unforgettable Dempsey Vs. Firpo Shoot-Out!
The two fighters entered the ring, where they remained robed, the two men then paid a brief visit to one … continue
As Good As He Was, Jack Sharkey Failed To Live By The Code: Never, Ever Take Your Eyes Off Jack Dempsey In A Fight!
Sucker punch or totally legal, legit shot? It was back in July of 1927, in New York at Yankee Stadium, … continue
Jack Dempsey – 1895 to 1983: Where Does “The Manassa Mauler” Rank In Your List Of Great Heavyweights?
40 years ago today in New York, a true boxing legend passed away, this at the advanced age of 87. … continue
95 Years Ago: Tunney Vs. Dempsey II And The Hugely Controversial “Long Count”
Heavyweight controversies? Nothing comes close to the much-debated, the much discussed, the most rewatched and re-timed knockdown in heavyweight history; … continue
99 Years Ago: When Dempsey and Firpo Slugged It Out
It was back in September of 1923 when heavyweight king Jack Dempsey engaged in arguably his most famous and celebrated … continue
Jack Dempsey’s Annihilation Of Jess Willard: The Brutal Beating That Was Administered Under A Scorching Sun
Some fights are celebrated, remembered, cherished even, even if they were not what could be called great. Case in point, … continue
On This Day: The Great, The Beloved Jack Dempsey Passed Away
On this day in 1983, the great Jack Dempsey passed away. Having lived well into old age, “The Manassa Mauler” … continue
Some Memorable Fights That Took Place On St. Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine’s Day – a time when most people are busy getting romantic. For some prizefighters, the day proved to … continue