Nonpareil Jack Dempsey: Boxing's First World Middleweight Champion

by Joseph S Page

Book Overview

Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. Inside the ropes, he was fearless, poised, quick, agile, and had terrific punching power with both hands.

His story is rich--full of amazing highs and terrible lows...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476677646
• ISBN13: 9781476677644
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher