About
Heavyweight boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey twice, in 1926 and in 1927, and retired undefeated in heavyweight competition.
Before Fame
He spent time as a lumberjack in Canada.
Trivia
He starred in the 1926 movie 'The Fighting Marine,' but the footage was lost.
Family Life
He had four children with Mary Josephine Lauder, whom he married in October 1928.
Associated With
His rematch with Jack Dempsey became known for its infamous "Long Count."
