Jack Dempsey
A cultural icon in the 1920s, Jack Dempsey was one of the most popular boxers in history. His aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him famous.
Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is listed at number ten on most people’s list of all-time great heavyweights. He is listed in the top ten among the 100 greatest punchers in history.
Dempsey knocked out 44 opponents in his 75 pro fights. But unbeknownst to many, Dempsey rained in wrestling for quite some time and took up judo.
Due to the fact that he had a wrestling pedigree and a remarkable boxing skills, it would have paid dividends for Dempsey inside an MMA cage.
