1925-26 Exhibit, Harry Wills vs Jack Dempsey 🥊 This card was distributed in anticipation of the Heavyweight World Championship bout scheduled for 1926, The fight never happened due to promoter issues, fears of race riots, and political pressure, with Dempsey instead fighting Gene Tunney in 1926.😢 Early in his career, Dempsey was one of those technically deficient boxers who was said to have "A Puncher's Chance". Early on, Dempsey was viewed as raw and reckless, but his ferocity and power made him dangerous even against better technicians.

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A Puncher's Chance 🥊

1926 HWT Championship Bout

Harry Wills

Jack Dempsey

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