Nonpareil Jack Dempsey

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John Edward Kelly (December 15, 1862 – November 1, 1895) was an Irish-born American boxer, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, who was the first holder of the World Middleweight Championship (1884–1891). He was nicknamed "Nonpareil" because of his reputation of being unbeatable.

Biography

Dempsey was born on December 15, 1862, in Curragh, County Kildare, Ireland. He claimed the middleweight title on July 30, 1884, by defeating George Fulljames in Great Kills, Staten Island, New York. He held the title for over six years, defending the title against two fighters during the reign.[1]

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Fitzsimmons knocks down Dempsey in New Orleans, 1891.

In Dempsey's first 65 contests, he lost only once, in a non-title bout to George LaBlanche (a fighter he had beaten previously to cement his claim as middleweight champion)[2] via a spinning backfist, a move that was later banned following Dempsey's death. He also faced Billy Baker in a 4-round bout that was fixed to have Baker win, though Baker failed to score a knockout, resulting in a no decision—Baker was later defeated by Dempsey on points in a rematch. His reign as middleweight champion ended when Bob Fitzsimmons pummeled him around the ring and begged him to concede before he was hurt any more. Dempsey, the reigning champion, would not give up; the fight continued and Fitzsimmons knocked him out in round 13. In his final bout, Dempsey, suffering from tuberculosis, lost to Tommy Ryan.

Though Dempsey beat his first battle with tuberculosis, he died at age 32 at the Portland, Oregon, home of his wife's parents on November 1, 1895, due to a recurrence of the disease.[3] He was buried in an initially unmarked grave at Mount Calvary Cemetery. M. James Brady, Dempsey's father-in-law, refused to permit former World Champion John L. Sullivan and John S. Barnes to raise funds to erect a monument over Dempsey's grave. The family believed that a four-foot marble shaft was a sufficient memorial. The matter was thus dropped.[4]

Dempsey was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1954, and into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.[5] The brothers Bernie and William Harrison Dempsey used his name as a pseudonym. And after the latter's success in the 1910s and 1920s he was usually mentioned with his nickname Nonpareil.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
69 Loss 51–3–11 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tommy Ryan TKO 3 (15) Jan 18, 1895 Template:Flagicon Sea Side A.C., Coney IslandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Template:DrawDraw 51–2–11 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy McCarthy PTS 20 Sep 5, 1895 Template:Flagicon Auditorium Club, New OrleansScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 51–2–10 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Keough PTS 4 Feb 28, 1893 Template:Flagicon Pastime A.C., PortlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Loss 50–2–10 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bob Fitzsimmons RTD 13 (?) Jan 14, 1891 Template:Flagicon California A.C., San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost world middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 50–1–10 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy McCarthy TKO 28 (?) Feb 18, 1890 Template:Flagicon California A.C., San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained world middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Loss 49–1–10 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon George LaBlanche KO 32 (?) Aug 27, 1889 Template:Flagicon California A.C., San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 49–0–10 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mike Dempsey KO 7 (?) Aug 22, 1889 Template:Flagicon San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Template:DrawDraw 48–0–10 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mike Donovan PTS 6 Nov 15, 1888 Template:Flagicon Palace Rink, WilliamsburgScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 48–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon James Stevens PTS 4 Apr 23, 1888 Template:Flagicon Grand Theater, WilliamsburgScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 47–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Baker PTS 10 Feb 18, 1888 Template:Flagicon Adelphia Theatre, BuffaloScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 46–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Dominick McCaffrey PTS 10 Jan 31, 1888 Template:Flagicon Pavonia Rink, Jersey CityScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 45–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon John Reagan TKO 45 (?) Dec 13, 1887 Template:Flagicon Long IslandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 44–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bill Gabig PTS 4 Nov 5, 1887 Template:Flagicon Grand Central Theater, WilmingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 43–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Denny Kelliher PTS 4 Nov 3, 1887 Template:Flagicon Grand Central Theater, WilmingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 42–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Frank Bosworth PTS 4 Nov 1, 1887 Template:Flagicon Grand Central Theater, WilmingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 41–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ned McCann PTS 4 Oct 31, 1887 Template:Flagicon Grand Central Theater, WilmingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 40–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Dacey PTS 4 Oct 15, 1887 Template:Flagicon Hoboken Casino, HobokenScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 39–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim McHugh PTS 4 Oct 13, 1887 Template:Flagicon Hoboken Casino, HobokenScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 38–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Eddie Reede PTS 6 Oct 10, 1887 Template:Flagicon Hoboken Casino, HobokenScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Template:DrawDraw 37–0–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Reddy Gallagher PTS 6 May 2, 1887 Template:Flagicon Frankfort St. Gym, ClevelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 NC 37–0–8 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Baker ND 4 Apr 9, 1887 Template:Flagicon Adelphia Theatre, BuffaloScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 37–0–8 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Denny Killen PTS 4 Feb 5, 1887 Template:Flagicon Theatre Comique, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 36–0–8 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Langdon PTS 4 Feb 2, 1887 Template:Flagicon Theatre Comique, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 35–0–8 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mike Boded PTS 10 Jan 31, 1887 Template:Flagicon Theatre Comique, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Template:DrawDraw 34–0–8 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Burke PTS 10 Nov 22, 1886 Template:Flagicon Mechanic's Pavilion, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 34–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ed Moehler PTS 4 May 25, 1886 Template:Flagicon Leland Rink, MinneapolisScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 33–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Paddy Norton TKO 4 (5) May 20, 1886 Template:Flagicon Exposition Rink, Saint PaulScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 32–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jimmy Ryan PTS 4 Apr 30, 1886 Template:Flagicon PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 31–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Charle McCarthy PTS 4 Apr 28, 1886 Template:Flagicon Theatre Comique, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 30–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ned McCann KO 4 (4) Apr 26, 1886 Template:Flagicon Comique Theatre, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 29–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon George LaBlanche TKO 13 (?) Mar 14, 1886 Template:Flagicon LarchmontScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural world middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 28–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Pete McCoy PTS 6 Feb 24, 1886 Template:Flagicon Oakland Avenue Rink, Jersey CityScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 27–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Fogarty TKO 27 (?) Feb 2, 1886 Template:Flagicon Clarendon Hall, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 26–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim Murray PTS 4 Jan 15, 1886 Template:Flagicon Germania Assembly Rooms, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 25–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom Henry PTS 4 Jan 15, 1886 Template:Flagicon Germania Assembly Rooms, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 NC 24–0–7 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mike Donovan NC 4 Jan 15, 1886 Template:Flagicon Germania Assembly Rooms, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Potentially an exhibition boutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 24–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom Berry TKO 6 (10) Dec 14, 1885 Template:Flagicon PortlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 23–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Dave Campbell KO 3 (8) Nov 2, 1885 Template:Flagicon PortlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 22–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom Norton TKO 4 (6) Sep 12, 1885 Template:Flagicon Armory Hall, SacramentoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 21–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Young Billy Manning TKO 8 (?) Aug 29, 1885 Template:Flagicon Turnverein Hall, Los AngelesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 20–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Keenan KO 2 (?) Jul 20, 1885 Template:Flagicon San Francisco Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 19–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim Carr KO 9 (?) Jun 5, 1885 Template:Flagicon Wigwam Theatre, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 18–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tommy Cleary KO 5 (?) May 11, 1885 Template:Flagicon Mechanic's Pavilion, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 17–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom Barry KO 5 (?) May 4, 1885 Template:Flagicon Mechanic's Pavilion, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 16–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Charles Bixamos KO 5 (?) Mar 19, 1885 Template:Flagicon Sportsmen's Park, New OrleansScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 15–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim Fell PTS 4 Jan 22, 1885 Template:Flagicon Athletic Hall, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Template:DrawDraw 14–0–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bill Frazier PTS 4 Jan 12, 1885 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 14–0–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jimmy Ryan TKO 4 (4) Jan 12, 1885 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 13–0–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon George Wilson NWS 4 Dec 15, 1884 Template:Flagicon Clarks Club, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 13–0–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mike Malone TKO 2 (?) Nov 30, 1884 Template:Flagicon PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 12–0–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bill Frazier TKO 5 (?) Nov 20, 1884 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 11–0–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom Ferguson PTS 4 Nov 6, 1884 Template:Flagicon Harry Hill's, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 10–0–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom Henry PTS 6 Oct 24, 1884 Template:Flagicon Eighth-Street Theatre, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 9–0–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bob Turnbull PTS 8 Oct 8, 1884 Template:Flagicon Billy Madden's Athletic Hall, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Template:DrawDraw 8–0–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jimmy Ryan PTS 7 Sep 15, 1884 Template:Flagicon Clark's Theatre, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 8–0–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mike Dempsey KO 7 (?) Sep 4, 1884 Template:Flagicon RockawayScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 7–0–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon George Fulljames TKO 21 (?) July 30, 1884 Template:Flagicon Staten Island, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Claimed world middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Template:DrawDraw 6–0–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom Henry PTS 4 Jul 8, 1884 Template:Flagicon Rockaway Beach, QueensScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Template:DrawDraw 6–0–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jack Hayes PTS 6 Apr 25, 1884 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 6–0–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bill Dacey TKO 9 (?) Mar 6, 1884 Template:Flagicon Campbell's Hotel, Coney IslandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Lightweight Championship of New York
Queensberry Rules & hard glovesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 5–0–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tommy Sullivan PTS 2 Mar 4, 1884 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 4–0–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Joe Hennesey PTS 4 Mar 2, 1884 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 3–0–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim Barry TKO 3 (4) Feb 28, 1884 Template:Flagicon Billy Madden's Athletic Hall, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 2–0–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jim Fell PTS 2 Feb 14, 1884 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Template:DrawDraw 1–0–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Joe Heiser PTS 8 Feb 10, 1884 Template:Flagicon Williamsburg, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 1–0–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon William Mahoney KO 3 (?) Jan 15, 1884 Template:Flagicon New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Template:DrawDraw 0–0–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bob Turnbull PTS 7 (4) Oct 25, 1883 Template:Flagicon Clarendon Hall, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Template:DrawDraw 0–0–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tom McAlpine PTS 4 Sep 17, 1883 Template:Flagicon Harry Hill's, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 NC 0–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Harry Force NC 11 (?) Sep 3, 1883 Template:Flagicon Coney Island, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Police intervened at Blissville (now part of Long Island City) and fight moved to Coney Island. It was never completedScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ Ring Sports Magazine. (Reno, Nevada) April 1994.
  3. ↑ Lenzen, Connie. "Mount Calvary Cemetery; Portland, Oregon", June 1994.
  4. ↑ Tacoma Daily Times, Tacoma, Washington, March 13, 1909.
  5. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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Achievements
Inaugural Champion World Middleweight Champion
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