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Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey

β€œManassa Mauler”
Boxing record: 58-6-9 (43)
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Manassa, Colorado, USA

Best fights of Jack Dempsey

Over 13 years as a professional, Jack Dempsey compiled a 58-6-9 (43) record, including eight title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Jack Dempsey loses to Gene Tunney via unanimous decision

    On September 23, 1926 Jack Dempsey defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Gene Tunney. Dempsey was 31 years old with a record of 57-4-9, and Tunney was 29 with a record of 76-1-4. Dempsey was on a 12-fight winning streak and Tunney was on a 10-fight winning streak. Dempsey lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Tunney.

  2. 2. Jack Dempsey KOs Georges Carpentier

    On July 2, 1921 Jack Dempsey defended his NYSAC heavyweight title against Georges Carpentier. Dempsey was 26 years old with a record of 54-4-9, and Carpentier was 27 with a record of 82-11-5. Dempsey was on a 9-fight winning streak and Carpentier was on a 12-fight winning streak. Dempsey stopped Georges Carpentier via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.

  3. 3. Jack Dempsey loses to Gene Tunney in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision

    On September 22, 1927 Jack Dempsey fought Gene Tunney for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Dempsey was 32 years old with a record of 58-5-9, and Tunney was 30 with a record of 77-1-4. Dempsey was coming off a win and Tunney was on a 11-fight winning streak. Dempsey lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tunney.

  4. 4. Jack Dempsey KOs Luis Angel Firpo

    On September 14, 1923 Jack Dempsey defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Luis Angel Firpo. Dempsey was 28 years old with a record of 56-4-9, and Firpo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dempsey was on a 11-fight winning streak. Dempsey stopped Luis Angel Firpo via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.

  5. 5. Jack Dempsey stops Jess Willard

    On July 4, 1919 Jack Dempsey fought Jess Willard for the vacant world heavyweight title. Dempsey was 24 years old with a record of 51-4-9, and Willard was 37 with a record of 24-5-2. Dempsey was on a 6-fight winning streak and Willard was on a 4-fight winning streak. Dempsey stopped Jess Willard via retirement in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.

  6. 6. Jack Dempsey KOs Jack Sharkey

    On July 21, 1927 Jack Dempsey faced Jack Sharkey. Dempsey was 32 years old with a record of 57-5-9, and Sharkey was 24 with a record of 27-6. Dempsey was coming off a loss, while Sharkey was on a 13-fight winning streak. Dempsey stopped Jack Sharkey via KO in the 7th round.

  7. 7. Jack Dempsey KOs Billy Miske in their 3rd fight

    On September 6, 1920 Jack Dempsey defended his NYSAC heavyweight title against Billy Miske. It was their third meeting. Dempsey was 25 years old with a record of 52-4-9, and Miske was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dempsey was on a 7-fight winning streak. Dempsey stopped Billy Miske via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.

  8. 8. Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in their 2nd fight

    On December 14, 1920 Jack Dempsey defended his NYSAC heavyweight title against Bill Brennan. It was their second meeting. Dempsey was 25 years old with a record of 53-4-9, and Brennan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dempsey was on a 8-fight winning streak. Dempsey stopped Bill Brennan via KO in the 12th round. Defended the title.