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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay Jr. in Louisville, on January 17, 1942, was known as argueably, "The Greatest." He was world heavyweight champion three times, dominating the brutal sport for over two decades. He was introduced to boxing at the age of twelve, fought to gain an impressive record as an amateur. In 1960, "The Greatest" turned pro, gaining not only another great record, but a personality that was a toy for the media. At age 22, Ali astonished the world by knocking out the well-known Sonny Liston. Soon after, Ali was stripped of his first title when it was annouced that Ali declined induction into the U.S. Armed Forces. Muhammad instantly won it back in what was known as the "fight of the century" when he knocked out Joe Frazier. But again, Ali lost his title. Not for long though. He defeated the undefeated George Foreman and regained the title one last time. Then by tragedy, Ali left the sport he loved and made a giant impact on, with brain damage. His ended with 57 wins, 37 by way of knockout.

Jack Dempsey
Dempsey, born in Manassa, CO, began fighting at an age of sixteen. At young age, he "rode the rails" from town to town picking up money and experience with each fight. He was a ferocious fighter, his object in the ring to seek and destroy his opponent in the shortest amount of time he could. He gained his title on July 4, 1919 against the mighty Jess Willard, that resulted in a brutal beating for Jess. Jack gained more and more money with each win, against fighters such as Jack Sharkey. Jack teamed up with trainer Doc Kearns, and shined when he rounded up a few knockouts in his early boxing career. "Fireman" Jim Flynn gave Dempsey his first loss, but in a rematch, Dempsey avenged it by flattening him. He also beat boxing greats such as Billy miske, and Georges Carpentier. Later on, Kearns, who was not fond of Jack's wife Estelle Taylor, did not manage Dempsey anymore. Gene Tunney then beat Jack, forcing the manassa mauler to lose his title. In the rematch, Dempsey floored Tunney, but for not returning to his corner, the referee did not count. When he finally counted, Tunney got up at nine seconds, which should have been fourteen. Tunney went on to win. Dempsey then just fought in exhibition matches, easily winning them. Later on, he served as a referee for the sport. After retirement, Jack bought a bar on NY's broadway, until the owner of the site wanted to redevelop it. Dempsey later died on March 31, 1983.