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Dempsey’s early fights and rising fame in 1910s
The article chronicles Jack Dempsey’s pre-championship bouts, listing opponents like Downey, Sudenberg, Campbell, and Rockne, with payments and outcomes from four to ten rounds. It notes his growing skill, larger purses, sparring roles, and mentions a California or Utah circuit, highlighting the buildup to his ascent in boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal Goohran
Hel
Dempsey
Jack Dempeer
Jack Downey
Hardy Downey Athletic Club
Downey
Dank
Aol Mateh
T and Furtols
Tha Craw
Mardy Downey
Dempser
AK. Co
Dagk
Hardy
Vey
Simaley
Salt City
Jack
I. Felin Thahn
Geroni
D Dow Iufeameron
Seok
Orce
Dempses
Ray Duck
Duck
Cinetein
Nev Ost
Campbell
Johnny Sidenberg
Sudenberg
Demisey
Sudenweg
Tonopah
Batt Lake
Pdoon
Steam Shovel Crew
Lake
Ciltiam
Boston Bear
Ogder
Alan
Uy Wicked
Sear Cal
Slumberland
K. O
Joddie Jeanson
Johnson
Agein