Yes he was. here is an extract from www.answers.com which is one of the best internet sources for this type of information. One of the world's greatest heavyweight boxers, William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (1895-1983) was so popular that he drew more million-dollar gates than any prizefighter in history.
· Jack Dempsey (boxing heavyweight champion of the world 1919-1926)
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the late great joe louis. Joe Lewis was the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949?
Not at this time.
Vitali Klitschko of the Ukraine has been the World Boxing Council heavyweight champion since October 2008.
Of boxing...honestly, who cares anymore.
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Joe Louis
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Joe Louis was World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949.