Major Achievements
Jack Dempsey has easily been named one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the 20th century. He went on to be Heavyweight World Champion from 1919-1926.
In the year 1950, he was given the title of greatest boxer of the half century by the Associated Press, and eventually went on to be inducted into the boxing hall of fame with a total record of 65 wins, 51 knock outs, 6 losses, and 11 draws.
Dempsey had an aggressive style that was attention-grabbing for thousands of watching fans. This solely led him to holding the first ever million-dollar gate.
Jack Dempsey's success within the sport of boxing grew crowds and made a much larger population of both men and boys participating in the sport.
In the year 1950, he was given the title of greatest boxer of the half century by the Associated Press, and eventually went on to be inducted into the boxing hall of fame with a total record of 65 wins, 51 knock outs, 6 losses, and 11 draws.
Dempsey had an aggressive style that was attention-grabbing for thousands of watching fans. This solely led him to holding the first ever million-dollar gate.
Jack Dempsey's success within the sport of boxing grew crowds and made a much larger population of both men and boys participating in the sport.
Failures
Jack Dempsey didn't suffer many feats, but perhaps one that stood out the most was the loss of his title in 1926.
In september of 1926, Dempsey was set to face U.S. Marine Gene Tunney in Philadelphia. The fight attracted a huge crowd and a $2 million gate. Tunney was a brilliant fighter who had only lost once before, however, he was still an underdog. The fight went on to a full 10 rounds in which Dempsey lost on points.
Following the huge defeat, Dempsey considered retirement until he was asked to take a shot back at Tunney. This next fight occured in Chicago nearly a year later. Al Capone reportedly offered Dempsey to fix the match in his favor, but he declined. The fight went on and Dempsey got blown out for most of the rounds, however, knocked down Tunney in the 7th round in a major controversy known as "The Long Count" (Controversies & Scandals Tab). He went on to lose the fight on points, ultimately leading him to his retirement later that year (1927).
In september of 1926, Dempsey was set to face U.S. Marine Gene Tunney in Philadelphia. The fight attracted a huge crowd and a $2 million gate. Tunney was a brilliant fighter who had only lost once before, however, he was still an underdog. The fight went on to a full 10 rounds in which Dempsey lost on points.
Following the huge defeat, Dempsey considered retirement until he was asked to take a shot back at Tunney. This next fight occured in Chicago nearly a year later. Al Capone reportedly offered Dempsey to fix the match in his favor, but he declined. The fight went on and Dempsey got blown out for most of the rounds, however, knocked down Tunney in the 7th round in a major controversy known as "The Long Count" (Controversies & Scandals Tab). He went on to lose the fight on points, ultimately leading him to his retirement later that year (1927).