Jack Dempsey and the Newsboy: Debunking a Myth

[ShoulderRoll]

Any thoughts on Thomas Hauser's latest piece?


"It's one of boxing's most endearing legends. Jack Dempsey went to bed on the night of July 4, 1919, after knocking out Jess Willard to claim the heavyweight championship of the world and dreamed about the fight. Except in Dempsey's dream, Willard knocked him out. It wasn't until a newsboy selling papers on the street assured him he'd won that the Dempsey felt like the champion again. It's a heartwarming story. Except it probably isn't true."

https://www.boxingscene.com/jack-dem...g-myth--149825

[Willie Pep 229]

Great read, thanks.

Who said 'never let the truth get int he way of a good story,' Lincoln maybe?

Here's another one.

In between the first and second rounds, Dempsey-Firpo, Dempsey clears his head and asks "What round is it?" -- Doc Kearns shouts back "second Jack, second," Dempsey's face collapses into anguish and disbelief.

[Marchegiano]

Damn good article.

The Dempsey-Johnson fight myth is a good one too

[Willie Pep 229]

Damn good article.

The Dempsey-Johnson fight myth is a good one too

You're not dissing the Old Champ are you? He made his bid, Doc Kearns just wasn't interested.


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