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. In the minds of several … 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 another’s corners and shook hands. … 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, when former heavyweight champ Jack … 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. Jack Dempsey, born William Harrison … 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; this the trip to the … 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 fight. Luis Angel Firpo of … 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, the utterly and thoroughly one-sided … 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” being 87 long lived years … 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 be anything but a love-in. … continue