Jack Dempsey
During the 1920s people in the United States turned out in masses to witness various sporting events throughout the country. Professional boxing was arguably the most popular attraction for the sporting crowd and fighters like Harry Greb, Benny Leonard and Mickey Walker consistently brought out fans by the thousands every time that they fought. However, no one could fill the seats the way that Jack Dempsey could. Jack Dempsey was born in Manassa, Colorado on June 24, 1895. He grew up in the various mining towns of Colorado and it was there that he got his first taste of professional boxing. From 1911 until 1914 Dempsey had hundreds of barroom fights and it is not certain when his first professional bout occurred, but whenever it was he fought using the moniker of “Kid Blackie.” From August 18, 1914 up to July 4, 1919, Dempsey left a trail of beaten heavyweights in his wake, most by early round knockouts. Due to the f
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