William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey, nicknamed Kid Blackie, and The Manassa Mauler, was an Irish American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate, and pioneered the live broadcast of sporting events in general, and boxing matches in particular.
Jack Dempsey
Active - 1920 - 2017 |
Birth - Jun 24, 1895 |
Death - May 31, 1983 |
Genres - Documentary, Biography, Sports, Comedy, Drama
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Subgenres - Boxing Film, Musical, Silent Film, Romantic Comedy, Biographical Film
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