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Popular As | Jess Willard |
Occupation | Boxer |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | December 29, 1881 (Kansas) |
Birthday | December 29 |
Town/City | Kansas |
Nationality | Kansas |
Jess Willard’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Jess Willard was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
6'6", 270-pound heavyweight boxing champion, nicknamed the 'Pottawatomie Giant' and 'The Great White Hope.' He compiled a career record of 26-6-1.
He worked as a cowboy as a young adult.
After holding the heavyweight title for four years, he lost it to Jack Dempsey in a brutal bone-breaking match in which he was knocked down seven times in the first round.
He married his childhood friend Harriet Evans.
Jack Dempsey was the only boxer to ever knock him down.