Jess Willard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jess Willard
Occupation	Boxer
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1881(1881-12-29)
Age	143
Date Of Death	December 15, 1968, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	Saint Clere
Country	United States
Birth City	Kansas
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jess Willard Biography

Jess Willard is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on December 29, 1881 in Saint Clere, Kansas, United States. 6’6″, heavyweight boxing champion weighing 270 pounds, called the ‘Pottawatomie giant and “The The Great White Hope.’ He had a record for his career of 26-6-1.

Jack Dempsey was the only boxer to ever knock him down. was the only boxer to knock him down.

He was married to one of his former classmates, Harriet Evans.

Jess Willard Net Worth

Jess Willard is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jess Willard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He became an aspiring cowboy when he was a young adult.

After holding the title of heavyweight for 4 years, he lost the title in a fight with 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. in an intense bone-breaking bout that saw him hit seven times in the opening round.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jess Willard height 6 ft 6 in Jess weight 110 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jess Willard Dating?

According to our records, Jess Willard is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jess Willard’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jess Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jess Willard celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Jess Willard

1. Jess Willard was born on December 29, 1881.
2. He stood at a towering height of 6’6″ (198 cm).
3. Willard won the heavyweight championship in 1915.
4. His most famous fight was against Jack Johnson in 1915.
5. Willard held the title for four years before losing it to Jack Dempsey.
6. He had a professional record of 26 wins and six losses.
7. Willard retired from boxing in 1919 and became a farmer.
8. He died on December 15, 1968, at the age of 86.
9. Willard was known as “The Pottawatomie Giant”.
10. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.

What happened Jess Willard?

Willard died on 15 December 1968, in Los Angeles, California, from congestive heart failure. He had been admitted to a hospital a week earlier for a heart condition, but left against a doctor’s advice. He returned again after suffering a stroke and died 12 hours later.

How old was Jack Johnson when he fought Jess Willard?

Johnson, 37 , the champion, was on the lam, a man without a country. Sentenced to federal prison in 1913 on a trumped-up violation of the Mann Act, Johnson had fled the United States for Europe. Willard, 33, was a giant of his day.

Who defeated Jess Willard?

One hundred years ago — on July 4, 1919 — Jack Dempsey battered Jess Willard over three brutal rounds to claim the heavyweight championship of the world. The world was very different then. Women were denied the right to vote in many states.

How good was Jess Willard?

Willard was a good fighter , and on that April hot day in 1915, he was the better fighter. He beat Johnson not only because Jack was past his prime, but also because he was good enough to do it. In the excellent book “A Flame of Pure Fire”, Roger Kahn says, “Willard was a stand-up boxer with a giant’s reach.

How old was Jess Willard when he died?

86 years (1881–1968)