🥊On July 2, 1921 in one of the multiple fights dubbed “The Fight of the Century”, World Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey (in his 3rd title defense) takes on Georges Carpentier in front of 91,000 fans at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey. Less than a minute into the 4th round, Dempsey’s relentless pressure resulted in Carpentier being floored with a stinging left-right combination from the champion. It looked like Carpentier would not beat the count, but he rose to his feet sudden

On July 4, 1919, the air was full of expectation and the bets were on: Jess Willard, the public’s favorite, was facing rookie Jack Dempsey. No one ever imagined that Willard, a 111-kg wall of muscle, would receive the biggest surprise of his life. | The Ring

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📅 On This Day In 1921, Jack Dempsey defeated Georges Carpentier by KO in round 4 of 12 to retain the world heavyweight title. Boxings first million dollar gate. #boxing #reels | BTR Boxing Podcast Network