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June 20, 1927
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Former heavyweight boxer Willie Meehan, now 31 and working as a stage hand in San Francisco, gained prominence by defeating Jack Dempsey twice in five fights.
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WILLIE MEEHAN IS
SHIFTING SCENERY
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20. -
Roly poly heavyweight of a decade ago, Willie Meehan, now at 31, is a stage hand in a San Francisco theatre.
Meehan never advanced to the top of the ladder but punched himself into some prominence by being the only fighter to twice win from Jack Dempsey. The pair met five times. "Phat Willie" taking two four round decisions, two being called draws and Dempsey winning one.
Meehan's peculiar ring style always puzzled the man who was later to become heavyweight champion.
SHIFTING SCENERY
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20. -
Roly poly heavyweight of a decade ago, Willie Meehan, now at 31, is a stage hand in a San Francisco theatre.
Meehan never advanced to the top of the ladder but punched himself into some prominence by being the only fighter to twice win from Jack Dempsey. The pair met five times. "Phat Willie" taking two four round decisions, two being called draws and Dempsey winning one.
Meehan's peculiar ring style always puzzled the man who was later to become heavyweight champion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Willie Meehan
Jack Dempsey
Boxing
Heavyweight
Stage Hand
What entities or persons were involved?
Willie Meehan
Jack Dempsey
Where did it happen?
San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Willie Meehan
Jack Dempsey
Location
San Francisco
Event Date
June 20
Story Details
Willie Meehan, a former heavyweight boxer now 31 and working as a stage hand in a San Francisco theatre, gained prominence by winning two decisions against Jack Dempsey in five fights, despite never reaching the top of boxing.