Boxing in the 1920s Boxing in the 1920s Boxing in the 1920s was an exceptionally popular international sport. Many fights during this era, some 20 years away or so from the television era, were social events with many thousands in attendance, both men and women. World Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey dominated the sport through much of the decade. He won the title in 1919, keeping it until 1926. He lost the title to Gene Tunney in 1926, but many of his fights were historic, such as his defenses against Georges Carpentier, Luis Firpo and Tom Gibbons, a fight which almost bankrupted the town of
Heavyweight Champion of the World (song) Heavyweight Champion of the World (song) "Heavyweight Champion of the World" is the debut single by English band Reverend and The Makers as well as the first single from their debut album, "The State Of Things". The single was released on 6 May 2007 on download only and was subsequently released on CD and 7" vinyl on 28 May that year. The single was also released on a white label which was limited to 800 copies; the track list for this release is the same as the standard vinyl. The song peaked at #8 on the UK Singles Chart. "Heavyweight