Jack Dempsey Trivia Quiz: An American Professional Boxer

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Jack Dempsey Trivia Quiz: An American Professional Boxer

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey, nick-named Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was born in Colorado, U.S., in June 1895. He was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927. From 1919 until 1926, he was the world heavyweight champion. Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and great punching power made him one of the most famous boxers in history, making him a cultural icon of the 1920s. Many of his fights broke attendance and financial records, including the first million-dollar gate. Here's a quiz based on Jack Dempsey.
 

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Where was Jack Dempsey born?

  • Phoenix, Arizona

  • Washington, DC

  • Manassa, Colorado

  • Oklahoma City

What year did Jack Dempsey retire from boxing?

  • 1939

  • 1940

  • 1941

  • 1942

What is the cause of death of Jack Dempsey?

  • Accident

  • Heart failure

  • Cancer

  • Susaid

After being World Heavyweight Champion from 1919 to 1926, Jack finally lost the title to what boxer?

  • Jack Downey

  • Jack Sharkey

  • Willie Meehan

  • Gene Tunney

What is the name of Jack Dempsey's father?

  • Andrew

  • Hiram

  • Morris 

  • Diego Abeita

"The Long Count" occurred in a fight against what champion?

  • Jack Sharkey

  • Gene Tunney

  • Joe Louis

  • Jess Willard

When did Jack Dempsey die?

  • May 25, 1983

  • June 21, 1980

  • June 19, 1980

  • May 31, 1983

What is the religion of Jack Dempsey ?

  • Catholic

  • Christianity

  • Jewish

  • Hinduism

Who did Jack fight in the match dubbed "The Fight of the Century"?

  • Georges Carpentier

  • Gene Tunney

  • Jack Sharkey

  • Kid Harris

After retiring from professional boxing, Jack co-starred in what 1933 film?

  • The Prizefighter and the Lady

  • Raging Bull

  • The Harder They Fall

  • The Champ

Who was the only fighter to defeat Jack by a knockout?

  • Willie Meehan

  • Gene Tunney

  • "Fireman" Jim Flynn

  • Jack Downey

How many children does Jack Dempsey have?

  • Two

  • Three

  • One

  • Four

When was Jack Dempsey born?

  • June 24, 1895

  • July 21, 1890

  • June 25, 1895

  • July 18, 1890

Dempsey was best known by what nickname?

  • The Brown Bomber

  • The Boston Strong Boy

  • The Colorado Kid

  • The Manassa Mauler

What is the height of Jack Dempsey?

  • 4 Feet , 8 Inches (Approx)

  • 5 Feet, 5 Inches (Approx)

  • 6 Feet , 0 Inches (Approx)

  • 5 Feet, 10 Inches (Approx)

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