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The 20 Greatest Heavyweights In History Have Been Ranked After Fan Poll

03/22/202503/22/2025 James Slater
The 20 Greatest Heavyweights In History Have Been Ranked After Fan Poll

Website Ranker has, well, ranked the 20 greatest heavyweights in boxing history. The result of a fan … continue

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In Defence Of Jack Dempsey

02/08/202402/08/2024 Stuart Cornwell
In Defence Of Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey was one of the finest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was arguably the best … continue

100 Hundred Years Ago Today – The Staggeringly Unforgettable Dempsey Vs. Firpo Shoot-Out!

09/14/2023 James Slater
100 Hundred Years Ago Today – The Staggeringly Unforgettable Dempsey Vs. Firpo Shoot-Out!

The two fighters entered the ring, where they remained robed, the two men then paid a brief … continue

As Good As He Was, Jack Sharkey Failed To Live By The Code: Never, Ever Take Your Eyes Off Jack Dempsey In A Fight!

07/21/2023 James Slater
As Good As He Was, Jack Sharkey Failed To Live By The Code: Never, Ever Take Your Eyes Off Jack Dempsey In A Fight!

Sucker punch or totally legal, legit shot? It was back in July of 1927, in New York … continue

Jack Dempsey – 1895 to 1983: Where Does “The Manassa Mauler” Rank In Your List Of Great Heavyweights?

05/31/2023 James Slater
Jack Dempsey – 1895 to 1983: Where Does “The Manassa Mauler” Rank In Your List Of Great Heavyweights?

40 years ago today in New York, a true boxing legend passed away, this at the advanced … continue

95 Years Ago: Tunney Vs. Dempsey II And The Hugely Controversial “Long Count”

09/22/2022 James Slater
95 Years Ago: Tunney Vs. Dempsey II And The Hugely Controversial “Long Count”

Heavyweight controversies? Nothing comes close to the much-debated, the much discussed, the most rewatched and re-timed knockdown … continue

99 Years Ago: When Dempsey and Firpo Slugged It Out

09/11/2022 James Slater
99 Years Ago: When Dempsey and Firpo Slugged It Out

It was back in September of 1923 when heavyweight king Jack Dempsey engaged in arguably his most … continue

Jack Dempsey’s Annihilation Of Jess Willard: The Brutal Beating That Was Administered Under A Scorching Sun

07/04/2022 James Slater
Jack Dempsey's Annihilation Of Jess Willard: The Brutal Beating That Was Administered Under A Scorching Sun

Some fights are celebrated, remembered, cherished even, even if they were not what could be called great. … continue

On This Day: The Great, The Beloved Jack Dempsey Passed Away

05/31/2022 James Slater
On This Day: The Great, The Beloved Jack Dempsey Passed Away

On this day in 1983, the great Jack Dempsey passed away. Having lived well into old age, … continue

Some Memorable Fights That Took Place On St. Valentine’s Day

02/14/2022 James Slater
Some Memorable Fights That Took Place On St. Valentine's Day

Saint Valentine’s Day – a time when most people are busy getting romantic. For some prizefighters, the … continue

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