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1895 – 1983Jack Dempsey (1895-1983)Died 31 May 1983, aged 87Jack Dempsey was an American boxer who held the world heavyweight championship from 1919 to 1926 and became one of the most popular sports figures of his era. His aggressive fighting style helped popularize boxing as a major American spectator sport. He remains a celebrated figure in boxing history.