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British heavyweights are now a force, but 100 years ago, there was no rival for Jack Dempsey

Legend visited but never fought in the UK due to a lack of credible opposition
The 10 most famous fights of Jack Dempsey

The legendary Jack Dempsey was born on this day (June 24) back in 1895. Here are his 10 most famous fights
Jack Dempsey vs Joe Louis – the original dream fight

Long before we debated Ali vs Tyson we argued about Jack Dempsey vs Joe Louis, writes Jack Hirsch
On This Day: Gene Tunney is on the canvas for 14 seconds but rises to win the rematch against Jack Dempsey

Gene Tunney wins the ‘Long Count Fight’ against Jack Dempsey
On This Day: Jack Dempsey and Luis Firpo exchange an amazing 12 knockdowns in less than four minutes

Jack Dempsey stops Luis Firpo in two rounds but there were calls for him to be disqualified
On This Day: Jack Dempsey bludgeons Jess Willard in the most savage coronation in heavyweight history

Jess Willard went to his grave believing that Jack Dempsey’s gloves were loaded
Prohibition Blues – Did Jack Dempsey duck Harry Greb?

'I’ll be in there to do or die. And I don’t expect to die.' Springs Toledo explores the saga of Harry Greb and Jack Dempsey
On This Day: Gene Tunney survives the ‘long count’ and beats Jack Dempsey again

Matt Christie explains why Jack Dempsey flooring Gene Tunney was one of the most controversial moments in boxing history
On This Day: Jack Dempsey is knocked out of the ring in a wild brawl

Bob Mee recounts how in three minutes 57 seconds of mayhem, a badly hurt world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey survives the 'Wild Bull of the Pampas'
On This Day: Boxing legends Jack Dempsey, Harry Greb and Sam Langford all appear on the same show

Matt Christie tells the incredible story of Billy Miske, who was dying when he stepped into the ring with Jack Dempsey