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Jack Dempsey, Boxer 1921
Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983) pictured before defending his heavyweight crown against Carpentier on July 2 1921. Dempsey won in front of 90, 000 fans and a live radio audience
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1983 Audience Boxer Boxing Carpentier Defending Dempsey Fans Heavy Weight Jack Live Pictured Radio 1895 1921
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures the intense focus and determination of boxing legend Jack Dempsey as he prepared to defend his heavyweight championship title against Georges Carpentier on July 2, 1921. With a crowd of 90,000 spectators gathered at the Jersey City Stadium in New Jersey, USA, and a live radio audience tuned in from across the country, the stakes were high for both fighters. Dempsey, born in 1895 in Massachusetts, was known for his brutal punching power and unyielding spirit in the ring. He had won the heavyweight title in 1919, defeating Jess Willard in a shocking upset, and had successfully defended it several times since then. Carpentier, a Frenchman and a former light heavyweight champion, was considered a formidable opponent, having defeated legendary fighter Battling Levinsky just a few months prior. In this image, Dempsey's intense gaze and clenched jaw convey the immense pressure he was under to maintain his title. His strong jawline and defined features are accentuated by the sharp contrast of the photograph, which adds to the sense of drama and intensity. The photograph is a testament to the physical and mental fortitude required to compete at the highest level in the sport of boxing. Despite the challenges he faced, Dempsey emerged victorious that day, winning by technical knockout in the fourth round. The fight is considered a significant moment in boxing history, and this photograph is a powerful reminder of the passion, courage, and determination that have defined the sport for generations.
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