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Demp·sey (d

), William Harrison Known as "Jack." Called "the Manassa Mauler." 1895-1983.

American prizefighter who won the world heavyweight title in 1919 but lost it to Gene Tunney in 1926. He brought new popularity to the sport of boxing in the United States.

Dempsey [ˈdɛmpsɪ]

(Biographies / Dempsey, Jack (1895-1983) M, US, SPORT AND GAMES: boxer) Jack. real name William Harrison Dempsey. 1895-1983, US boxer; world heavyweight champion (1919-26)

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Dempsey - United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983)

Jack Dempsey, Manassa Mauler, William Harrison Dempsey

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