Requiem for a Heavyweight: The Jaсk Dempsey Story - FULL MOVIE 2025

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an American boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. One of the most iconic athletes of his era, Dempsey is ranked sixth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and fourth among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was in the previous Boxing Hall of Fame. This video explores their biographies, legendary fights, and the historic Dempsey vs. Tunney bouts, including the controversial "Long Count" rematch of 1927.

In this video, you’ll learn:
🥊 The rise of *Jack Dempsey* – from a hardscrabble upbringing to heavyweight champion
🏆 How *Gene Tunney* outsmarted one of the most feared punchers in history
🎥 A breakdown of their epic fights, including the *1926 and 1927 showdowns*
📜 The impact of these battles on boxing and the world beyond the ring