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Dempsey Beats Willard in 1919 Toledo Bloodbath
July 4 1919 Toledo fight ends when Jess Willard accepts the towel in round four after Dempsey dominates the champion. The match features Willard down seven times in the first round and a rapid pace that shocks the crowd. Dempsey’s manager Jack Kearns rushes him to the dressing room as officials seek a rematch cue.
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Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Toledo
Ohio
Jack
Dempsey
Coast Guard
Willard
Jess
Pecord
Jack Kearns