Check out today's list of famous athlete birthdays on June 24, 2026, including Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi, former ...

July 4 used to be a date for big boxing events. A year or two ago, I wrote about two events that impacted the local area or at least, Northern Ohio. In 1919, Jack Dempsey defeated in three rounds Jess ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack ...

In the annals of boxing’s greatest heavyweight champions, two names often enter the conversation: Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. They each had Irish backgrounds, were ring-savvy, had real punching ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on May 31, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. He was the Manassa Mauler. He was Jack the Giant ...

It shouldn’t have ended the way it did. Not at that juncture of their careers. In July of 1927, aspiring heavyweight contender Jack Sharkey should have had his way with former champ Jack Dempsey. He ...