Will He Conquer Dempsey?

Will He Conquer Dempsey?

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Will He Conquer Dempsey?

1923

0h 8m

8.0(1 votes)

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A profile of boxer Luis Firpo, who challenged Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight Championship of the World.

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Luis Firpo

Luis Firpo

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Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey

Self

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