Known as the "Manassa Mauler," Dempsey was one of the most popular and feared heavyweight champions of all time, dominating the sport in the Roaring Twenties with his aggressive, brawling style and formidable punching power. Dempsey was born William Harrison Dempsey on June 24, 1895 in the small Mormon town of Manassa, Colorado. More @Wikipedia
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