Nonpareil Jack Dempsey: Boxing's First World Middleweight Champion - Softcover

Page, Joseph S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1476677646 ISBN 13: 9781476677644

Publisher: McFarland, 2019

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Joseph S. Page is an organizational development consultant in Long Valley, New Jersey. His other works include biographies of former heavyweight boxing champion Primo Carnera and boxing's first world middleweight champion Nonpareil Jack Dempsey.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1476677646
• ISBN 13: 9781476677644
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 391