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The Life of Jack Dempsey Trivia Quiz

Questions about the first true boxing superstar.

A multiple-choice quiz by elimcardle. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
elimcardle

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,457

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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631

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jack Dempsey was born in this state. Hint

Utah

California

Colorado

Massachusetts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Dempsey was best known by what nickname? Hint

The Boston Strong Boy

The Brown Bomber

The Manassa Mauler

The Colorado Kid

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dempsey won the title by beating Jack Johnson.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Dempsey met his first wife Maxine, she was working as? Hint

She never had a job.

An actress

A prostitute

A teacher

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Question 5 of 10

5. "The Long Count", occured in a fight against what champion? Hint

Jack Sharkey

Jess Willard

Joe Louis

Gene Tunney

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dempsey created the first million dollar gate.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was controversial about Dempsey's bout with Willard? Hint

Willard threw the fight in the 4th round

Dempsey's hands were allegedly wrapped in plaster.

The referee did a very long count.

The referee was bribed.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In his early boxing days, Dempsey was a hobo.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Out of Dempsey's 61 victories in the ring, he had how many knockouts? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dempsey retired as Heavyweight Champion.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jack Dempsey was born in this state.

Answer: Colorado

He was born in Colorado, but lived in California during much of his reign as champion.

2. Dempsey was best known by what nickname?

Answer: The Manassa Mauler

The Brown Bomber was the nickname of Joe Louis.

3. Dempsey won the title by beating Jack Johnson.

Answer: False

Dempsey beat Jess Willard for the title in 1919. It was Willard who beat Johnson four years earlier.

4. When Dempsey met his first wife Maxine, she was working as?

Answer: A prostitute

It was rumored that Dempsey acted as her pimp when they were low on money.

5. "The Long Count", occured in a fight against what champion?

Answer: Gene Tunney

"The Long Count" happened when Dempsey knocked down Tunney and he did not retreat to a neutral corner, delaying the start of the referee's count. It is said that Tunney was down an estimated 14 seconds before standing up at the count of 9. Tunney went on to win the bout.

6. Dempsey created the first million dollar gate.

Answer: True

Dempsey earned more money than Babe Ruth and all the other major sport stars of the 20's combined.

7. What was controversial about Dempsey's bout with Willard?

Answer: Dempsey's hands were allegedly wrapped in plaster.

The plaster rumor has been debated up to this day, but it is highly unlikely. There are pictures of a gloveless Dempsey entering the ring, with no traces of plaster on his hands.

8. In his early boxing days, Dempsey was a hobo.

Answer: True

Dempsey would ride the rails or walk to fights. He once rode the rails all the way to New York City from San Francisco.

9. Out of Dempsey's 61 victories in the ring, he had how many knockouts?

Answer: 50

10. Dempsey retired as Heavyweight Champion.

Answer: False

Dempsey lost the title in his first fight with Gene Tunney in 1926. He fought twice more, but never recovered it.

Source: Author elimcardle

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