This Biography is about one of the best Boxers Jack Dempsey including his Height, weight, Age & Other Detail…
Biography Of Jack Dempsey | |
Real Name | Jack Dempsey |
Profession | Boxers |
Nick Name | Kid Blackie, Manassa Mauler |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Mormon |
Personal life of Jack Dempsey | |
Born on | 24 June 1895 |
Birthday | 24th June |
Died At Age | 87 |
Sun Sign | Cancer |
Born in | Manassa |
Died on | 31 May 1983 |
Place of death | New York City |
City | Colorado |
Family Background of Jack Dempsey | |
Father | Hiram Dempsey |
Mother | Mary Celia |
Siblings | Bernie Dempsey, Johnny Dempsey |
Spouses/Partners | Deanna Piatelli (m. 1943-1983), Hannah Williams (m. 1933-1943), Estelle Taylor (m. 1925-1930), Maxine Gates (m. 1916-1919) |
Children | Barbara Dempsey, Joan Hannah Dempsey, Barbara Dempsey |
Personal Fact of Jack Dempsey | |
The great boxing icon Jack Dempsey who held the World Heavyweight Championship title from 1919 to 1926 was a boxer famous for his aggression, powerful punches, and amazing speed. Counted amongst the Top 100 Greatest Punchers for all time, Dempsey is one of the most popular boxers ever in history. This boxing champion was born as William Harrison Dempsey and discovered his talent for fighting as a youngster. During his initial years he used to box under the pseudonym Kid Blackie before adopting the name Jack Dempsey as a tribute to his idol, the 19th century boxing champion Jack Nonpareli Dempsey. He started boxing as a means to earn money as a teenager. Confident of his powerful build and strength, he challenged people to fight him at saloons. He won most of these fights and decided to train as a boxer. Soon he gained the reputation for being a powerful puncher who could knock out his opponents within seconds. His moment of crowing glory occurred when he beat the boxing giant Jess Willard to win the heavyweight titlethis victory earned him the epithet Manassa Mauler, a name which inspired fear in the minds of his opponents for years to come. He was inducted into the Boxing hall of Fame in 1951. |
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