One of the most notable examples was Jack Dempsey, a boxing legend whose health deteriorated significantly in his later years. Great Figures and the Ring's Traumas Muhammad Ali, perhaps the most ...

In the early 20th century, as labor movements gained momentum, boxing emerged as a beacon of hope for many. Fighters like Jack Dempsey, who worked in coal mines and rail yards, became symbols of ...

The Golden Age: From Jack Dempsey to Joe Louis In the 1920s, Jack Dempsey took boxing to unprecedented levels of popularity. Known as the "Manassa Mauler," Dempsey drew record crowds and ...