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Top 10 American Heavyweights of All Time

To celebrate the United States’ independence, RBR Boxing decided to compile a list of the 10 greatest Heavyweights the country has even seen. Read on for RBR Boxing’s list of the top 10 American Heavyweights of all time.

[tps_header]8. Jack Dempsey[/tps_header]

Jack Dempsey1

Known as the “Manassa Mauler”, Jack Dempsey (61-6-9, 50 KOs) was born in Manassa, Colorado and enjoyed two reigns as Heavyweight champion of the world.

Dempsey was known for his devastating punching power and for advancing the popularity of the sports. A cultural icon, Dempsey’s clash with George Carpentier generated the first million dollar gate in boxing history (per Wikipedia).

In one of his most infamous bouts, Dempsey defeated Jess Willard in three rounds, knocking him down seven times in the first round. The bout has been the subject of criticism because it was alleged that Dempsey had loaded gloves.

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