But Firpo did not stay down long. 
For he was up after a few gongs- 
Then Dempsey began to fight furiously, 
Giving to Firpo’s body blows injuriously, 
Knocking him down two more times 
Almost making Firpo blind. 
At once Firpo was on his feet 
Keeping himself from defeat. } 
Here he shot a right under Dempsey s chin 
That knocked him out of the ring 
Into some newspaper writer's lap 
Which caused many onlookers to clap. 
Dempsey at once entered the ring 
And began left and right swing 
Whereupon Firpo punched his jaw 
Making his knees bin in a flaw. 
Contrariwise, Dempsey sent Firpo down a 
The floor being his best friend. 
gain, 
The second round now began, 
The spectators awaiting the real man; 
Dempsey tore at Firpo at once 
With right and left punch, 
Whereupon he floored mighty Firpo— 
But the floored giant immediately arose, 
Got up for another great fall, 
One of victory, the last of all. 
Behold! Here Dempsey wor, 
Being master of a fight uncommon, 
Still reigning as fighting King. 
Deity of the world’s boxing ring! 
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