Jack Dempsey vs. Willie Meehan (5th meeting)
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Jack Dempsey lost to Willie Meehan by PTS in round 4 of 4
- Date: 1918-09-13
- Location: Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA
- Referee: Eddie Graney
Meehan Outpoints Jack Dempsey
Willie Meehan, local pugilist, now a seaman in the navy, outpointed Jack Dempsey, claimant to the world’s heavyweight championship, in three of the four rounds of their bout at a patriotic boxing exhibition here tonight.
Meehan nearly took the count in the second round, but rallied in the next and blanketed Dempsey with blows to the body.
The bout was witnessed by approximately 12,000 persons. It was one of a series of events given to obtain funds to purchase gymnasium equipment for naval training stations. Approximately $18,000 was raised.
See Also
- Jack Dempsey vs. Willie Meehan (1st meeting)
- Jack Dempsey vs. Willie Meehan (2nd meeting)
- Jack Dempsey vs. Willie Meehan (3rd meeting)
- Jack Dempsey vs. Willie Meehan (4th meeting)