They were both coffeed up so the bout was on.

The Dempsey-Gibbons fight occurred on July 4, 1923, in Shelby, Montana, a small town that built a large wooden arena to host the event. Jack Dempsey, the world heavyweight champion, defended his title against contender Tommy Gibbons in the 15-round bout. Despite high expectations, the fight was poorly attended, leading to a massive financial disaster for Shelby, with local banks failing and the town suffering economically