Jack Dempsey

 Jack Dempsey

Dempsey (jack-)

(1895-1964)

Jack Dempsey is an American heavyweight boxer, whose real name is William Harris and Dempsey. He was born in Manassa, a city in Colorado, to an Irish father and a Scottish mother.

As a young professional boxer excelling in his field, he was nicknamed "The Hammer of Manas" by fans and critics, a euphemism for the power of his punches, and his star continued to grow until he became the most popular boxer in the world. 'America.

had become

He turned professional in 1914 and played 81 professional matches, winning 60, drawing eight, losing seven and drawing six matches. 5 cm, wrist size 22.5 cm, fist size 29 cm.

Jack played big matches in July 1919 when he was 24 years old to win the World Championship by defeating World Champion James Willard and remained World Champion until 1926 by participating in the World Championship eight times, being the first to win it. He successfully defended it six more times, and the eighth time when he lost in the tenth round to boxer Jin

Tony in September 1926 and received the highest salary of his life and in boxing history: $720,000.

Jack became famous

His quick right jab and exceptional power helped him defend the world championship for nearly eight years until he lost to Gene Tunney and lost to him again in a rematch in 1927.

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Jack rose to fame and was considered the greatest heavyweight boxer in the history of boxing, a title he held until the rise of Muhammad Ali Clay, who surpassed him in fame. Jack was loved by white Americans and they considered him an inspiring hero because he was white, while blacks before and after him monopolized this sport. .

Jack retired from boxing in 1940 after 27 years of professional practice. It was a time when no world-class boxer came close to matching him. After retiring from boxing, he turned to refereeing boxing and wrestling. Then he joined the Coast Guard in 1942, married a Hollywood actress, starred in several films, and gained great fame, especially in

When he was at the height of his activity.

Jack retired from boxing in 1940 after 27 years of professional practice. It was a time when no world class boxer came close to matching him. After retiring from boxing, he turned to refereeing boxing and wrestling. Then he joined the Coast Guard in 1942, married a Hollywood actress, starred in several films, and gained great fame, especially in

When he was at the height of his activity.