![]() ![]() Unfortunately, many of today’s boxers mistakenly believe that enhancing their muscularity by lifting weights (20 to 100 pounds, or more) and targeting specific muscle groups will improve their punching power and overall athleticism. His body was perfectly suited for the demands of his sport. It was the result of genetics combined with years of hard manual labor, and countless hours spent in gymnasiums training, sparring and fighting. Dempsey’s impressive muscular development was achieved naturally, without benefit of weight machines, supplements or steroids. The astonishing muscularity of Dempsey’s left arm, as revealed in this fascinating photo, is a sight to behold and bespeaks of an awesome destructive force. His left hook was often compared to the kick of a mule. At a body weight of about 190 pounds the Manassa Mauler’s punches could render unconscious opponents who outweighed him by 50 or more pounds. Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey’s punching power was legendary. 6 Comments October, 2015 Update – This entry originally included a link to an online scan of Jack Dempsey’s Championship Fighting text. Championship Fighting By Jack Dempsey Written by Ross on October 15th, 2014 October 27th, 2016. ![]()
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