Dempsey Sparring Photo

[Bronson66]

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[tyler87432f]

This iconic sparring photo of Jack Dempsey captures the raw intensity and determination that defined one of boxing’s greatest legends. Known as the “Manassa Mauler,” Dempsey revolutionized high end photo albums the sport in the 1920s with his aggressive style and devastating punches. In this image, his focused stance and explosive energy are evident as he trains with a sparring partner, showcasing the relentless work ethic that made him a world heavyweight champion.

[Willie Pep 229]

Dempsey was proud of his crouch style. This is the painting he hung in his restaurant for fourty years.

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[Bennyleonard99]

Close encounters with Jack Dempsey. You just gotta love Jack Dempsey... https://ringobserver.com/close-encou...-jack-dempsey/

[QueensburyRules]

Dempsey was proud of his crouch style. This is the painting he hung in his restaurant for fourty years.

Class_fight.jpg

- - Maybe one day when I expand my library space, I'll get a nice art poster of this to frame. The pic is actually more compelling because it shows the left cheekbone of Willard caved in.

How Jess ever continued so long is a marvel in bravery and courage.

[max baer]

do you reckon that style of hat in the crowd was popular then??!

[Willie Pep 229]

do you reckon that style of hat in the crowd was popular then??!

Late 19th - early 20th century hat hierarchy.

Peak cap: Working class (Like the referee is wearing)

Fedora: Professional class (ringside seat)

Mack (homburg or the bowler): Elite (not usually see at prize fights)

Straw hat: Universally respectable, but only in the warm seasons. Much like a tux today. Every class could wear it for a special outing and look good.

The artwork above takes some liberties. That fight was on July 4th, in Ohio. The temperature was 100 degrees and most were wearing the cooler staw hat that day.

Also you had to be careful of bird droppings at outdoor events so it was common to wear cheap throw-away staw hats (by all classes.)

Plus at the end it was fun to throw your hat (straw) in the air, when appropriate, because you really didn't have to actually find and pick up your own.