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Jess Myron Willard (December 29, 1881 – December 15, 1968) was an American world heavyweight boxing champion billed as the Pottawatomie Giant. He won the world heavyweight title in 1915 by knocking out Jack Johnson.
Apr 16, 2024 · Jess Willard was an American prizefighter, world heavyweight boxing champion from April 5, 1915, when he knocked out American Jack Johnson in 26 rounds in Havana, to July 4, 1919, when he was knocked out by American Jack Dempsey in three rounds in Toledo, Ohio.
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Jul 4, 2019 · On July 4, 1919, Jack Dempsey knocked out Jess Willard in three rounds to become the heavyweight champion of the world. The fight was one of the most brutal and memorable in boxing history, and took place in a temporary arena in Toledo, Ohio.
Aug 12, 2023 · Watch the rare video of the most brutal first round in boxing history, when Jack Dempsey knocked out Jess Willard in 1919. Learn about the background, the outcome and the aftermath of this legendary fight.
Jul 4, 2022 · Willard’s damaging beating has been well-documented: how Big Jess suffered a busted jaw, the loss of hearing in one ear, several shattered ribs, a broken cheekbone, a ton of bruising.
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May 8, 2022 · A massive, hard-hitting heavyweight champion for his era, Jess Willard is sometimes maligned as simply an uncoordinated oaf lucky to have stumbled his way into the title. Although no paragon of athleticism, Willard was a capable fighter.
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Jess Willard was a heavyweight boxer who won the world title from Jack Johnson in 1915 and lost it to Jack Dempsey in 1919. He fought 34 bouts, 28 of them for the world title, and had 20 knockouts and 9 losses.
