Dempsey Beats Willard To Claim World Heavyweight Title
In Toledo 1919 Jack Dempsey halted Jess Willard in the first round after six knockdowns. Willard quit after the towel was thrown, amid a stunned crowd of about 50,000. Dempsey became the new world champion, escorted by cheers as chaos erupted in the ring.
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