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Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster

Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster
Illustrated poster of American boxer Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983), promting his match against George Carpenter for the World Heavyweight championship title, July 2, 1921

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson & Jim Jeffries Boxing

Jack Johnson & Jim Jeffries Boxing
(Original Caption) Action shot of Jack Johnson fighting Jim Jeffries at Reno in 1910. Jeffries was beaten over 15 rounds

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: George Foreman Wearing His Gold Medal

George Foreman Wearing His Gold Medal
(Original Caption) 10/31/68-Washington, D.C.- Olympic heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, wearing his newly won gold medal, visits Job Corps headquarters

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Walcott W/Gloved Fists Outstretched

Joe Walcott W/Gloved Fists Outstretched
(Original Caption) 5/1/1953-Atlantic City, NJ- Jersey Joe Walcott assumes a mystic pose to put the double-whammy on Champ Rocky Marciano, whose title he'll seek in Chicago on May 15th

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Ingemar Johansson In Fighting Pose

Ingemar Johansson In Fighting Pose
(Original Caption) 3/3/1961-New York, NY- Photo shows Ingemar Johansson in a full length fighting pose. He is in his boxing trunks and shorts

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Trainer Talking to Sonny Liston after Boxing Victory

Trainer Talking to Sonny Liston after Boxing Victory
(Original Caption) 12/4/1961-Philadelphia, PA- Heavyweight Sonny Liston stares blankly as his handler yells to him that the fight is over and "we won, " Dec. 4

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: John L. Sullivan in Fighting Stance

John L. Sullivan in Fighting Stance
(Original Caption) John L. Sullivan in fighting stance. Undated photograph. BPA2# 4754

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: James Corbett Shirtless with Crossed Arms

James Corbett Shirtless with Crossed Arms
(Original Caption) Portrait of heavyweight boxer James J. Corbett (1866-1933) in a pugilistic pose. Phototograph by Chickering, 1894

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jim Corbett And McVey Sparring

Jim Corbett And McVey Sparring
(Original Caption) Boxers Jim Corbett and McVey sparring. Photo dated 1897

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson Among Varied Boxing Promote

Jack Johnson Among Varied Boxing Promote
(Original Caption) Manager George Little and Jack Johnson close deal for big fight with various promoters, managers and fighters. Jim Jeffries seated at right. Photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: American Heavyweight Jack Johnson

American Heavyweight Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), African-American heavyweight champion, being decorated with forget-me-nots, the chosen tag of the Music Hall Ladies Guild Orphanage. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Jeanette In Boxing Stance

Joe Jeanette In Boxing Stance
(Original Caption) Full length portrait of heavyweight boxer Joe Jeanette in fighting stance. Photograph circa 1924

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Georges Carpentier & Jack Dempsey

Georges Carpentier & Jack Dempsey
(Original Caption) French boxer Georges Carpentier (L) shaking hands with Jack Dempsey. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gene Tunney In Naval Uniform

Gene Tunney In Naval Uniform
(Original caption) Gene Tunney in naval uniform WWII: 1897-1978. American boxer. Defeated Jack Dempsey for heavyweight championship 1926 and 1927. Undated photo

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jeffries and Corbett Re-Enacting Fight

Jeffries and Corbett Re-Enacting Fight
(Original Caption) - Like all other heavyweight champions who met defeat, the late James J. Corbett thought he could come back

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard & Floyd Johnson In Ring;Fig

Jess Willard & Floyd Johnson In Ring;Fig
(Original Caption) New York, NY Milk Fund bouts at Yankee Stadium. Just before the big fight. Left to right: Floyd Johnson and Jess Willard

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson Waist Up 3/4 Face Smiling

Jack Johnson Waist Up 3/4 Face Smiling
(Original Caption) Portrait of Jack Johnson (1878-1946), the first African American boxer to hold the world heavyweight title

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Full Length Photo Of Jack Johnson

Full Length Photo Of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson, American heavyweight boxer in fighting stance with short trunks. Undated photograph. BPA2# 4759

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey And Wife; Waist Up

Jack Dempsey And Wife; Waist Up
(Original Caption) Photo shows Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dempsey. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Mrs. Jack Dempsey And Baby Daughter

Mrs. Jack Dempsey And Baby Daughter
(Original Caption) Mrs. Jack Dempsey is shown with her baby daughter, Joan Hannah. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gene Tunney In Boxing Pose; Full Length

Gene Tunney In Boxing Pose; Full Length
(Original Caption) Gene Tunney, American heavyweight champion, 1926-1928, in a fight pose. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Walcott in the Boxing Ring

Joe Walcott in the Boxing Ring
(Original Caption) Joe Walcott smiles in the ring while training, and expresses confidence that he'll still be smiling when he walks away from champ Joe Louis on June 23rd. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: George Foreman Strikes Punching Bag

George Foreman Strikes Punching Bag
(Original Caption) Boxer George Foreman. Shot taken from a low angle shows Foreman striking a workout bag. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: James J. Corbett Standing In Tuxedo

James J. Corbett Standing In Tuxedo
(Original Caption) Portrait of Boxer James J. Corbett (1866-1933) in formal attire. He is shown full-length, wearing a tuxedo. Photograph by chickering, 1894

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Primo Carnera W/Bald Wrestler In Headloc

Primo Carnera W/Bald Wrestler In Headloc
(Original Caption) Richmond, CA- Former World Heavyweight Champ Primo Carnera has a good headlock on his opponent, Ed "Mr. Klean" Miller, in wrestling match here 2/6

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey Seated, Hands Bandaged

Jack Dempsey Seated, Hands Bandaged
(Original Caption) Jack Dempsey (1895-1983), American heavyweight fighter, seated with hands in boxing bandages. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey In A Fighting Stance

Jack Dempsey In A Fighting Stance
(Original Caption) Jack Dempsey in a fighting stance. Undated photograph

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Louis In Sparring Pose

Joe Louis In Sparring Pose
(Original Caption) Pompton Lakes, NJ: 3/4 length photograph of Joe Louis in training at Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Close-Up Of Jack Dempsey'S Fists

Close-Up Of Jack Dempsey'S Fists
(Original Caption) A close-up of the hard-hitting fists of Jack Dempsey. Ca. 1930-1940

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Gans And Joe Walcod Square Off/Ring

Joe Gans And Joe Walcod Square Off/Ring
(Original Caption) 9/20/1906-San Francisco, CA- Many middleweights and heavyweights of that time refused to meet Joe Walcod, the "Barbados Demon" and Welterweight Champion

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson In Ring With Fallen James Jeffries

Jack Johnson In Ring With Fallen James Jeffries
(Original Caption) 7/4/1910-Reno, Nevada- Jack Johnson (R) knocks out Jim Jeffries, who had come out of retirement. The battle, lasting 15 rounds, was staged on July 4, 1910 in Reno, Nevada

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard & Jack Dempsey Fight

Jess Willard & Jack Dempsey Fight
(Original Caption) Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey in the ring during their July 4th, 1919 fight. Photo shows the huge crowd of spectators gathered to watch the outdoor match

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gen. View Of J.Dempsey/J.Willard Fight

Gen. View Of J.Dempsey/J.Willard Fight
(Original Caption) 1919-General view of the Jess Willard-Jack Dempsey fight

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: James J. Corbett Waist-Up In Tuxedo

James J. Corbett Waist-Up In Tuxedo
(Original Caption) Portrait of heavyweight boxing champion James J. Corbett, waist-up in a tuxedo. Photograph, 1919

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard Bent Over, Shirtless

Jess Willard Bent Over, Shirtless
(Original Caption) 5/30/1919-Jess Willard exercising. He is shown bent over in a pose

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard in Cowboy Outfit on Horse

Jess Willard in Cowboy Outfit on Horse
(Original Caption) 5/30/1919-Jess Willard with circus. He is shown in a cowboy outfit on a rearing horse

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard in Cowboy Outfit in Circus

Jess Willard in Cowboy Outfit in Circus
(Original Caption) 5/30/1919-Jess Willard with the circus. He is shown in a cowboy outfit

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard with Walter Monahan

Jess Willard with Walter Monahan
(Original Caption) 6/9/1919-Jess Willard boxing with Walter Monahan, one of his sparring partners. The photo gives a good idea how Dempsey will extend himself to reach the champion's jaw

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey-Jess Willard Fight, Aerial

Jack Dempsey-Jess Willard Fight, Aerial
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH: Jess Willard-Jack Dempsey fight, Toledo, OH, July 4, 1919. Fight in which Dempsey first took the Heavyweight title from Willard

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: J. Dempsey Punching J. Willard W/Crowd

J. Dempsey Punching J. Willard W/Crowd
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH: View of heavyweights Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard exchanging punches during their July 4th, 1919 fight

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey Ducking Jess Willard Punch

Jack Dempsey Ducking Jess Willard Punch
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH- Jack Dempsey ducks a punch thrown by Jess Willard, during a 1919 fight in Toledo

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Georges Carpentier Winning Match

Georges Carpentier Winning Match
(Original Caption) 12/19/1919-: Beckett on floor and Carpentier answering to calls of the crowd

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey Shown Hitting Speed Bag

Jack Dempsey Shown Hitting Speed Bag
(Original Caption) 1920- Jack Dempsey, world's heavyweight champion, is photographed at his new training quarters. He is shown hitting a speed bag

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Georges Carpentier Sparring with Joe Jeanette

Georges Carpentier Sparring with Joe Jeanette
(Original Caption) 9/24/1920-Summit, NJ- French heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier spars with noted colored heavyweight Joe Jeanette

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jim Jeffries

Jim Jeffries
(Original Caption) 7/19/1921- Here is James J. Jeffries as he appeared at the height of his career. On June 9, 1899 at Coney Island, New York, he beat Bob Fitzsimmons in 11 rounds

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Ted Lewis and Georges Carpentier

Ted Lewis and Georges Carpentier
(Original Caption) 5/19/1922-London, England- Georges Carpentier's one punch knockout of Ted Lewis in their recent bout at the Olympia Stadium, London

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard Posed To Box

Jess Willard Posed To Box
(Original Caption) 7/2/1922-Hollywood, California- First photos of Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion of the world who starts training for a return bout with Jack Dempsey

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson, Floyd Patterson Sparring

Jack Johnson, Floyd Patterson Sparring
(Original Caption) 10/24/1922-New York, NY- Jack Johnson, former world heavyweight boxer, is training Floyd Johnson at Stillman's Gymnasium, NYC

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson and Floyd Johnson Sparring

Jack Johnson and Floyd Johnson Sparring
(Original Caption) 10/24/1922-New York, NY- Jack Johnson, former world's heavyweight boxer, is shown above training Floyd Johnson at Stillman's Gymnasium, NYC

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Floyd Johnson and Jack Johnson in Ring

Floyd Johnson and Jack Johnson in Ring
(Original Caption) 10/24/1922-New York, NY- Jack Johnson, former world's heavyweight boxer, is training Floyd Johnson at Stillman's Gymnasium, NYC

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jim Corbett In Ring with Two Child Boxers

Jim Corbett In Ring with Two Child Boxers
(Original Caption) 12/13/1922- JIM CORBETT AGAIN IN THE RING... But this time it was for the purpose of refereeing some bouts held in Chicago for a Christmas Fund benefit

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Luis Angel Firpo and Jack Dempsey Touch Gloves

Luis Angel Firpo and Jack Dempsey Touch Gloves
(Original Caption) 1923-New York, NY: Jack Dempsey and Luis Angel Firpo shown before ther match at the Polo Grounds in 1923. Dempsey knoced out Firpo in the second round

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Sam Langford Standing with Arms Akimbo

Sam Langford Standing with Arms Akimbo
(Original Caption) Full-length portrait of heavyweight boxer Sam Langford, standing with arms akimbo. Photograph circa 1923

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Battling Siki Shows Muscle

Battling Siki Shows Muscle
(Original Caption) 3/1923-Dublin, Ireland: Battling Siki shows his tremendous muscles

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard Sparring While Training

Jess Willard Sparring While Training
(Original Caption) 4/26/1923- Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion, expects to defeat Floyd Johnson in their coming battle at the Yankee Stadium

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jess Willard Strikes Fighting Pose

Jess Willard Strikes Fighting Pose
(Original Caption) 4/26/1923-New York, New York- Jess Willard, former Heavyweight Champion, expects to defeat Floyd Johnson in their coming battle at Yankee Stadium

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey-Gibbons Fight

Jack Dempsey-Gibbons Fight
(Original Caption) 7/4/1923-Shelby, MT: Action from the Dempsey-Gibbons fight

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gibbons vs. Depmsey

Gibbons vs. Depmsey
(Original Caption) 7/8/1923- We both missed... Gibbons misses a left to the jaw and sidesteps a left to the body, while Dempsey prepares to bring over his murderous right

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey Holding Wife On Ship;Honeym

Jack Dempsey Holding Wife On Ship;Honeym
(Original Caption) 1925-Jack Dempsey and his wife, Hannah, are shown sailing on their honeymoon

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Closeup Of Gene Tunney; @ Training

Closeup Of Gene Tunney; @ Training
(Original Caption) 1926-Summitt, NJ: Closeup of Gene Tunney during his training for Jack Dempsey at Summitt, NJ, 1926

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Tom Sharkey & Jim Jeffries At Grave

Tom Sharkey & Jim Jeffries At Grave
(Original Caption) 1926-Boston, MA- Tom Sharkey and Jim Jeffries place a wreath on the grave of John L. Sullivan in Boston

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gene Tunney Wearing Champion Belt

Gene Tunney Wearing Champion Belt
(Original Caption) 1926- Gene Tunney displaying championship belt, 1926

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jim Corbett And John L. Sullivan

Jim Corbett And John L. Sullivan
(Original Caption) 3/26/1916- First photograph of the two former holders of the world's heavyweight championship, posed together since they met in the ring a generation ago, shows James J

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Harry Wills Flexes to Show Muscular Back

Harry Wills Flexes to Show Muscular Back
(Original Caption) 10/4/1926-New York, New York- Photo shows a view of the tremendous back muscles of Harry Wills, colored contender for the world's heavyweight championship

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Walcott Flexing Muscles

Joe Walcott Flexing Muscles
(Original Caption) 11/17/1926-Joe Walcott, Negro boxer

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gene Tunney In Fight Pose In Ring

Gene Tunney In Fight Pose In Ring
(Original Caption) 1927-Gene Tunney is shown in a fight pose in the ring. Filed 6/1959

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey, T.Rickard, Others Signing Contract

Jack Dempsey, T.Rickard, Others Signing Contract
(Original Caption) 1927-New York, NY- Singing up for their bout at the Yankee Stadium on July 21, left to right, standing: Arthur F

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Harry Wills, Heavyweight Boxer

Harry Wills, Heavyweight Boxer
(Original Caption) 1927-Harry Wills, heavyweight boxer, shown seated. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Harry Wills Posed W/Hands On Hips

Harry Wills Posed W/Hands On Hips
(Original Caption) 1927-Photo show Harry Wills, posed with hands on hips, while training. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Walcott Standing, Smoking Cigar

Joe Walcott Standing, Smoking Cigar
(Original Caption) 3/11/1927-New York, NY-Full length photo of Joe Walcott, old-time prize fighter. He is shown smoking a cigar

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney

Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey leaves his corner while the referee counts on Gene Tunney. Tunney later won the match and kept his heavyweight title

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: J.Dempsey On Canvas; G.Tunney; Boxing

J.Dempsey On Canvas; G.Tunney; Boxing
(Original Caption) 9/4/1927-New York, NY- Composed and in command again after the only knockdown of his career

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey in Boxing Match

Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey in Boxing Match
(Original Caption) 9/22/1927-Chicago

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Joe Jeanette Running with Fellow Boxers

Joe Jeanette Running with Fellow Boxers
(Original Caption) 6/3/1928-Orangeburg, NJ- Photo shows (L-R): Joe Jeanette, heavyweight of Philadelphia; Leo Lomski, the Abderdeen, Washington light heavyweight; and Armand Emanuel

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney
(Original Caption) 7/12/28-Speculator, New York-: Hard at work at his training camp at Speculator, NY, is Gene Tunney, Heavyweight Champion of the World

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Tommy Burns Standing In Three-Piece Suit

Tommy Burns Standing In Three-Piece Suit
(Original Caption) 1/24/1929- Portrait of ex-heavyweight champ Tommy Burns, as he appears today. Burns is shown here standing in a three-piece suit

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: James Braddock and Tommy Loughran

James Braddock and Tommy Loughran
(Original Caption) 7/19/1929-New York, NY-: Photo shows a scene at the Yankee Stadium during the bout between Tommy Loughran, world's light heavyweight champion and James J. Braddock

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Georges Carpentier Seated on Ship Deck

Georges Carpentier Seated on Ship Deck
(Original Caption) 7/29/1930-New York, NY- Georges Carpentier, contender for the world's heavyweight championship, but who has deserted the prize ring to follow a career in sound motion pictures

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Referee Holds Max Baer's Hand Up In Victory

Referee Holds Max Baer's Hand Up In Victory
(Original Caption) 8/15/1930-Oakland, CA- Max Baer, of California, German-Jewish heavyweight, is shown being declared the winner here

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Referee Declares Primo Carnera the Winner

Referee Declares Primo Carnera the Winner
Referee Hank Lewis raises the arm of boxer Primo Carnera as he declares him the winner in his match against Pat McCarthy

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Dancers Surround Jack Johnson & Band

Dancers Surround Jack Johnson & Band
(Original Caption) 11/1931-Los Angeles, CA- October 7th marked the opening of the newest night club in Los Angeles

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson
(Original Caption) 5/21/1931-Claiming that at 53 he still retains much of the skill and punching power that made him champion of the world over Jim Jeffries in 1910

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson, Other Fighter, In Ring

Jack Johnson, Other Fighter, In Ring
(Original Caption) 5/22/1931-Los Angeles, CA- They turned the clock some 20-odd years at Los Angeles Olympic Club, recently, much to the delight of numerous hardy survivors of that bygone era

Background imageHeavyweight Collection: Jack Johnson in a Boxing Exhibition, 1931

Jack Johnson in a Boxing Exhibition, 1931
(Original Caption) 6/11/1931- At the age of 53, when most men are content to take things easy, Jack Johnson, former Negro heavyweight champion of the world



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