The name Jack Dempsey has become synonymous with the golden age of boxing, a time when the sport was etched deeply into the cultural consciousness of America and heroes were made in the squared circle. Dempsey's rise from humble beginnings to heavyweight stardom is a tale of grit, determination, and explosive power. Yet, among the storied chapters of his career, one day stands out: December 16, 1918, when Dempsey knocked out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans, a record that would echo through the annals of boxing history.
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