A champion owes everybody something. He can never pay back for all the help he got, for making him an idol.

Though it was deemed "the Fight of the Century" and many people who didn't know much about boxing thought Carpentier had a chance to win most experts anticipated a one-sided win for Dempsey and they were right. During World War II and while in the Coast Guard he coauthored with Professional wrestler Bernard J. " If anyone accepted the challenge bets would be wagered.

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey ("The Manassa Mauler") (June 24 1895 – May 31 1983) was an American professional boxer. He is listed #10 on The Ring's list of all-time heavyweights and #7 among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers. He held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1919 to 1926.