Jack Dempsey Deanna Dempsey died in 2003. Jack Dempsey William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is ranked tenth on "The Ring" magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among
Amanda Boxer of the BBC sitcom "Chalk". She also had a role as Mrs. Ryan in "Saving Private Ryan", and played the mother of Matt Smith's character in the 2009 short film "Together". Amanda Boxer Amanda Boxer (born 1948) is an English actress. She is best known for her television and theatre work. Boxer was born in London, the daughter of English scholar C.R. Boxer and American author Emily Hahn. Boxer is best known for her performances in "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" at the Almeida Theatre, "Cling to Me Like Ivy" at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and "The Painter" at