Jack Johnson vs Jack Dempsey

[generalbulldog]

When Dempsey at 24 years old won the HW title, Johnson was already 41 years old. So a 40+ year old Johnson vs a 20 something year old in his prime Dempsey . Geez that is a tough one right there.

[Majesty]

When Dempsey at 24 years old won the HW title, Johnson was already 41 years old. So a 40+ year old Johnson vs a 20 something year old in his prime Dempsey . Geez that is a tough one right there.

You have the option of answering who would win in their primes which is why the option is there in the poll.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I don't actually rate Dempsey that highly. Except for when his gloves were loaded.

[ICB]

I really don't know, i don't really watch footage that old. Because there not full fights, i like watching full fights and not highlights.

Jack Johnson was supposedly a very smart fighter, but im not sure how his style would of worked vs an aggressive fighter like Jack Dempsey.

I don't believe Jack Johnson moved very well like Gene Tunney ? which is the way to beat Jack Dempsey, so i'd say Jack Dempsey by KO.

[Spicoli]

I have no earthy idea really. Thinking Johnson. Seemed more versatile, relaxed and he may have faced better comp then Dempsey because he couldn't get fame early, where as Dempsey had pickers choice and avoided some worthy talents. If that makes any sence

[Master]

Johnson at his peak would have handled Dempsey although I am sure that Dempsey did not fight 40 rounds as a champion which Johnson did. Over the shorter distance Johnson would adjust and still win.

[El Kabong]

Here's the tale of the tape...

Jack Johnson
Height: 6'1 1/2
Weight: circa 205
Reach: 74"

Jack Dempsey
Height: 6'1
Weight: circa 190
Reach: 77"

I think that Jack Johnson in his prime had the style to deal with Dempsey but at the point in time you're talking about I think this unfolds like Tyson-Holmes.