Best of Jack Dempsey: Top 10 Fights
Jack Dempsey had 73 fights with 43 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Georges Carpentier, Luis Angel Firpo, Gene Tunney, Bill Brennan, and Billy Miske. The following are Dempsey's top 10 fights.
Jack Dempsey defeats Georges Carpentier
On Jack Dempsey defeated French boxer Georges Carpentier via 4th round KO. Dempsey was 26 years old with a record of 55-4-9 (41 KOs). Carpentier was 27 years old with a record of 82-11-5 (50 KOs). Dempsey successfully defended his NYSAC heavyweight title, and won the NBA heavyweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Dempsey's fights.
Jack Dempsey defeats Luis Angel Firpo
On Jack Dempsey defeated Luis Angel Firpo via 2nd round KO. Dempsey was 28 years old with a record of 57-4-9 (42 KOs). Dempsey successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Dempsey's career.
Jack Dempsey loses to Gene Tunney in their 2nd fight
On Jack Dempsey lost to Gene Tunney in the rematch via 10 round unanimous decision. Dempsey was 32 years old with a record of 58-6-9 (43 KOs). Tunney was 30 years old with a record of 77-1-4 (47 KOs). Despite the loss, Dempsey put on a good fight.
Jack Dempsey defeats Bill Brennan
On Jack Dempsey defeated Bill Brennan in the rematch via 12th round KO. Dempsey was 25 years old with a record of 54-4-9 (40 KOs). Dempsey successfully defended his NYSAC heavyweight title.
Jack Dempsey defeats Billy Miske
On Jack Dempsey defeated Billy Miske in their 3rd fight via 3rd round KO. Dempsey was 25 years old with a record of 53-4-9 (39 KOs). Dempsey successfully defended his NYSAC heavyweight title.
Jack Dempsey loses to Gene Tunney
On Jack Dempsey lost to Gene Tunney via 10 round unanimous decision. Dempsey was 31 years old with a record of 57-5-9 (42 KOs). Tunney was 29 years old with a record of 76-1-4 (47 KOs). Dempsey lost his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. Despite the loss, Dempsey put on a good fight.
Jack Dempsey defeats Fred Fulton
On Jack Dempsey defeated Fred Fulton via 1st round KO. Dempsey was 23 years old with a record of 44-3-9 (31 KOs).
Jack Dempsey defeats Tom McCarty
On Jack Dempsey defeated Tom McCarty via 1st round KO. Dempsey was 23 years old with a record of 41-3-9 (28 KOs).
Jack Dempsey defeats Fred Saddy
On Jack Dempsey defeated Fred Saddy via 1st round KO. Dempsey was 22 years old with a record of 36-3-9 (24 KOs).
Jack Dempsey defeats Carl Morris
On Jack Dempsey defeated Carl Morris in their 3rd fight via 1st round KO. Dempsey was 23 years old with a record of 50-4-9 (36 KOs).