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Jack Dempsey

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Boxer

The Resume

    (June 24, 1895-May 31, 1983)
    World Heavyweight Champion (1919-1926)
    Pro Record 64-6-9 (49 KOs)
    Nicknamed 'The Manassa Mauler'

Why he might be annoying:

    He divorced three times.
    He dropped out of school in 8th grade.
    His whereabouts as a teen are considered urban legends.
    He fought in local clubs as a teen under the names 'Kid Blackie' and 'Young Dempsey.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had boxing's first $1 Million gate.
    He was only knocked out once in his career.
    He won the heavyweight championship from a Jess Willard, who was 58 lbs. heavier and 5 inches taller.
    He owned a restaurant on Broadway after his career ended and kept it open for 40 years.

Credit: Eric Hartman


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 65 Votes: 49.23% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 55 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 100 Votes: 54.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 42 Votes: 40.48% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 60 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 98 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 173 Votes: 42.20% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 283 Votes: 42.40% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 381 Votes: 46.46% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 772 Votes: 59.33% Annoying