Who Was More Popular At Their Peak? (Dempsey or Louis)

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  1. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree with this
     
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  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    You are correct about Dempsey, but i think Louis's era of mass popularity..as an American hero began in earnest with his ko of Max Schmeling in '38 as the standard bearer of good versus evil..against Nazism and American might.
     
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  3. SonnyListonsJab

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    Dempsey was more popular, Louis was the much better fighter.
     
    SonnyListonsJab, May 24, 2011
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  4. alexvoce_mkii

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    dempsey earned in 1 fight more than babe ruth earned in his career.
     
    alexvoce_mkii, May 24, 2011
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  5. techks

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    I don't think anyone united people of all races during one fight more than Louis did in '38 against Schmeling. Big event and performance from him one of his best.
     
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  6. Rock0052

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    Well said. :good
     
    Rock0052, May 24, 2011
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  7. ironchamp

    ironchamp Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dempsey...
     
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