Nonpareil Jack Dempsey: Boxing’s First World Middleweight Champion
by Joseph S. Page (Author) / Foreword by Tracy Callis
DESCRIPTION: Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. Inside the ropes, he was fearless, poised, quick, agile, and had terrific punching power with both hands.
His story is rich–full of amazing highs and terrible lows. He was a poor immigrant Irish boy who scaled great heights to become one of this nation’s first sports celebrities. He became a household name, wealthy and popular. But much too soon, it all came crashing down. His violent profession, alcoholism, mental illness, and tuberculosis left little to recognize of the gifted athltete and valiant hero of so many battles.
AUTHOR: Joseph S. Page is an organizational development consultant in Nashville, Tennessee. His previous works include a biography of former heavyweight champion Primo Carnera and a history of professional football championships prior to the first Super Bowl.
This book is available in two formats Paperback ($39.95) and Kindle ($19.99) on Amazon and Paperback ($39.95) from McFarland Publishing.
Joseph S. Page
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 391
Bibliographic Info: 42 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2019
pISBN: 978-1-4766-7764-4
eISBN: 978-1-4766-3669-6
Imprint: McFarland