Andre Anderson
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Andre Anderson was an American boxer from 1915 until his death in 1926. He was best known for knocking down and drawing the World Heavy Weight Champion Jack Dempsey
on June 24, 1916 in a match held in the Bronx, New York.
It was alleged that Anderson would take dives for organized crime gamblers which lead to his shooting death, reportedly after refusing to partake in further bribes.
Jack Dempsey
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey was an American boxer who held the world heavyweight title from 1919 to 1926. Dempsey's aggressive style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first...
on June 24, 1916 in a match held in the Bronx, New York.
It was alleged that Anderson would take dives for organized crime gamblers which lead to his shooting death, reportedly after refusing to partake in further bribes.