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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
6
The piece recalls the famous 1923 Dempsey versus Firpo fight at the Polo Grounds. It notes the brutal exchange and public appetite for dramatic, rule-bending action in boxing, contrasting it with modern bouts and audio commentary.
In a ferocious title fight, Dempsey drops Luis Firpo seven times in the first round, then regains control in round two. Firpo sins wild punching as Dempsey rises groggy but resists, the champion finally retaining the world title after a 3 minute 57 second contest.
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