Jack Dempsey vs. Boston Bearcat

Jack Dempsey beat Boston Bearcat by KO in round 1 of 4

• Date: 1916-02-23
• Location: Armory, Ogden, Utah, USA

The Ogden Standard reported: "The main bout of the evening lasted 'quick,' Jack Dempsey, champion light-heavyweight of Utah, defeating the 'Boston Bear Cat' by the knockout route in the third minute of fighting. A hard blow on the point of the negro's chin did the work for Dempsey, the 'Bear Cat' taking the count of nine, then groggily getting to his feet, only to be put down again for keeps by his watchful opponent. The quick finish was somewhat of a surprise, as the negro appeared to be a strong and finely developed athlete, a trifle heavier, too, than Dempsey."

Newspaper Articles

• "Boston Bear Cat To Meet Dempsey" The Ogden Standard, February 21, 1916
• "Knockouts Seen By Crowd At Club Meeting" The Ogden Standard, February 24, 1916