Jack "The Manassa Mauler" Dempsey was a Heavyweight champion boxer who held the title for 7 years from 1919 to 1926. The popular "Jack Dempsey" pet fish was named after this boxer.

1. Born: June 24, 1895
2. Birth Place: Manassa, Colorado
3. Died: May 31, 1983
4. Record: 76-6-11
5. KO's: 52

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
• BoxRec.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Reach: 77"
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Division: Heavyweight
  • Record: Wins - 67
  • Losses - 6
  • Wins By KO - 52

• June 24, 1895: Born

• 1914: Begins Boxing Officially And Draws With Young Herman After 6 Rounds

• 1917: Fireman Jim Flynn KO's Dempsey In First Round

• 1918: KO's Flynn In Rematch

• 1919: Takes The Title After A Brutal Fight With Jess Willard

• 1923: Successfully Defends Title After Being Knocked Out Of The Ring By Luis Angel Firpo

• 1926: Loses Title In Ten Rounds To Gene Tunney

• 1927: Loses Rematch To Tunney In A Fight Called "The Long Count"

• 1927: Retires From Boxing

• May 31, 1983: Died

• 1990: Inducted Into International Boxing Hall Of Fame

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