Did Joe Gans drop Dempsey in sparring

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  1. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Sounds legit.

    Dempsey falls to #79.
     
    Seamus, Nov 23, 2012
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  3. mcvey

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    That's ok , he stays at no 3 for me.:good
     
    mcvey, Nov 23, 2012
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  4. Unforgiven

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    Obviously it's the original Jack Dempsey (Nonpareil) this story relates, not "The Manassa Mauler".
     
    Unforgiven, Nov 23, 2012
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  5. SP_Mauler

    SP_Mauler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yea should have done a date check.

    The book was about Jim Braddock and his life.
     
    SP_Mauler, Nov 24, 2012
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  6. mcvey

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    Since Jack Dempsey The Non Pareil died in 1895 and Joe Gans did not start as a a pro until 1893, the year Dempsey was kod by Fitz.

    I think it more likely to be Panama Joe Gans, a long time sparring partner for Jack Dempsey.
     
    mcvey, Nov 24, 2012
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