When I was a young fellow I was knocked down plenty. I wanted to stay down, but I couldn't. I had to collect the two dollars for winning or go hungry. I had to get up. I was one of… — Jack Dempsey Copy Share Image
For the first and only time, I was more worried about getting hurt by the crowd than by the guy I was fighting. I got a pretty good blast when introduced. The crowd was hollering and raising hell. I looked around for my bodyguard, a colorful New York character named Wild Bill Lyons, who packed two pearl-handled pistols and used… — Jack Dempsey Copy Share
I can't sing and I can't dance, but I can lick any S.O.B. in the house. — Jack Dempsey Copy Share Image
When I was a young fellow I was knocked down plenty. I wanted to stay down, but I couldn't. I had to collect the… — Jack Dempsey Copy Share Image
