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
Boxer (The National album) end-of-the-year "Top 50 Albums of 2007" list, as well as on "Stylus Magazine"'s "Top 50 Albums of 2007" list at #5. "Stylus" also ranked "Fake Empire" at #7 on their "Top 50 Songs of 2007" list."Boxer" also garnered the #1 position on WOXY.com's "97 Best of 2007.". "Boxer" has made numerous "albums of the decade" lists including "Pitchfork", "Aquarium Drunkard", "Paste", The Pop Cop, and more. Boxer (The National album) Boxer is the fourth studio album by American indie rock band The National, released on May 22, 2007 on Beggars Banquet Records. Produced by both Peter Katis and the band