Jack Dempsey 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 its Top 100 Greatest Punchers,
Ronnie Harris (American boxer, born 1948) Ronnie Harris (American boxer, born 1948) Ronald Woodson "Ronnie" Harris (born September 3, 1948), nicknamed "Mazel", is an American former boxer, who won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Harris was born in Canton, Ohio. Harris won the 1966, 1967, and 1968 National AAU lightweight championship and was the 1968 Olympic gold medalist at 132 pounds. Below are the results of Ronnie Harris who competed for the United States as a lightweight boxer at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City: Harris turned professional in 1971 and was undefeated until 1978. In 1978 he took