Jack Dempsey

Though it was deemed "the Fight of the Century" and many people who didn't know much about boxing thought Carpentier had a chance to win most experts anticipated a one-sided win for Dempsey and they were right. During World War II and while in the Coast Guard he coauthored with Professional wrestler Bernard J. " If anyone accepted the challenge bets would be wagered.

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey ("The Manassa Mauler") (June 24 1895 – May 31 1983) was an American professional boxer. He is listed #10 on The Ring's list of all-time heavyweights and #7 among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers. He held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1919 to 1926.