Nonpareil Jack Dempsey

Boxing's First World Middleweight Champion

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. Inside the ropes, he was fearless, poised, quick, agile, and had terrific punching power with both hands. His story is rich--full of amazing highs and terrible lows. He was a poor immigrant Irish boy who scaled great heights to become one of this nation's first sports celebrities. He became a household name, wealthy and popular. But much too soon, it all came crashing down. His violent profession, alcoholism, mental illness, and tuberculosis left little to recognize of the valiant hero of so many battles.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-08-12
Mått178 x 254 x 20 mm
Vikt685 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor391
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476677644

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Tracy CallisIntroduction The Evolution of Rules and Equipment1862 to 1882—From Athgarvan to Brooklyn1883—The Cooper Enters the Ring1884—On the Rise1885—A Full Dance Card1886—The Nonpareil Emerges1887—Breaks and Gashes, but Still on Top1888—Professor Mike Donovan and a Chink in the Armor1889—The Nonpareil Is Brought to Earth1890—In Search of the Marine1891—At the Hands of Ruby Robert1892—Convalescence1893—The Road Back1894—The Slowing Champion1895—Tommy Ryan and the EndImmortal Nonpareil“Jack Dempsey’s Grave”Appendix: Dempsey’s Professional Bouts, 1883–1895NotesBibliographyIndex