Firpo
Be Poignant! Reference Boxing Part I
By Stephen Turk
What we see here is one of the greatest works of art ever created. As far as sports related paintings, this one can’t be touched. It shows the 1923 match up between Jack Dempsey and Luis Firpo. Dempsey, the reigning champ is the one careening out of the ring.
There would be some controversy with the count, as it is believed Dempsey didn’t make it back in by the requist ten count, but he would later go on to knockout Firpo in the second round. And so ended one of the most celebrated boxing matches ever. › Continue reading