Jack Dempsey vs Jess Willard
On July 4, 1919, Jack Dempsey (51-4-9, 37 KOs) and Jess Willard (24-5-2, 19 KOs) meet in the ring in a 12-round heavyweight bout.
Dempsey vs Willard Stats
Jack Dempsey is coming in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 57% KO rate; his last fight was a 2nd round KO victory over Gunboat Smith, 6 months and 4 days ago. Jess Willard is on a 4-fight win streak with a 61% KO rate, with his last fight being a newspaper decision win over Frank Moran, 3 years, 3 months, and 9 days ago.
Dempsey vs Willard Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 64-36 in favor of Jack Dempsey. Jess Willard also has a chance at winning but he will have to put up a really good fight to get the win.
Dempsey vs Willard Result
Jack Dempsey stopped Jess Willard via RTD in the 3rd round. Dempsey improves his record to 52-4-9 (38 KOs), while Willard adds a loss to his record at 24-6-2.