Jack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey, also known as "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who became a cultural icon of the 1920s. Dempsey held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1919 to 1926, and his aggressive style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Listed at #10 on The Ring's list of all-time heavyweights and #7...
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth24 June 1895
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You know what a champion is? A champion is someone who's ready when the gong rings - not just before, not just after - but when it rings.
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I never went to bed in my life and I never ate a meal in my life without saying a prayer. I know my prayers have been answered thousands of times, and I know that I never said a prayer in my life without something good coming of it.
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Nailing him was like trying to thread a needle in a high wind.