Person Open DS/UK/1343 Dickson; Jeff (1896-1943); American boxing promoter Dickson Jeff 1896-1943 American boxing promoter Male Jefferson David Dickson Jr

He was born Jefferson Davis Dickson Jr., in America in 1896 but he made a name for himself in the boxing world outside of the United States. After serving in World War I as a photographer, Dickson remained in France and in 1924 he began promoting fights. He would eventually become the owner of the famed Palais De Sport in Paris, which hosted numerous title fights. He promoted in large cities all over Europe, including London, Berlin, Brussels, Rome and Barcelona. Dickson also promoted other sporting events, including figure skating, bike races, hockey, bullfighting and wrestling. In 1943, Capt. Jeff Dickson was reported lost in action over Germany while serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 8/29/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 b5265acb-0331-4675-8168-ae52ff32b8bc