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James Joseph Tunney (May 25, 1897 – November 7, 1978) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1915 to 1928. He held the world heavyweight title from 1926 to 1928, and the American light heavyweight title twice between 1922 and 1923.
"Gene Tunney, American light heavy weight champion, had a shade the better of Jim Delaney, of St. Paul, Minn., in a ten-round no-decision contest here, in the opinion of newspaper men at the ringside.
Gene Tunney, American boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926 to become the world heavyweight boxing champion. He defended his title in a controversial rematch the following year and remained champion until his retirement in 1928.
Dec 20, 2023 · Gene Tunney was an exceptional athlete in the realm of boxing during the 1920s. He was a renowned boxer, who left an indelible mark on the sport. Tunney became a legend in his own right, captivating audiences with his skill, determination, and unwavering spirit.
Boxing champion Gene Tunney, who won the heavyweight title with his defeat of Jack Dempsey in 1926, was a highly intelligent and literate man, penning for the initial printing of Britannica’s new 14th Edition (1929–73) the encyclopedia’s coverage of American boxing.
Dec 14, 2006 · The only boxer who came close in star power was Gene Tunney, the subject of Jack Cavanaugh’s sprawling new biography. Mr. Cavanaugh starts by recalling a chance meeting he had with Tunney...
Undisputed Champion. Considered one of the giants of sports in the 1920s, Gene Tunney became heavyweight boxing champion of the world when he defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926. In a rematch with Dempsey in 1927, Tunney held on to his title in the hotly debated "battle of the long count," in which Tunney got the benefit of an extra long count when ...
Apr 19, 2024 · A. Tunney’s Legacy in Boxing History and His Contributions to the Sport. Gene Tunney’s legacy in the annals of boxing history is as enduring as it is profound.
May 27, 2022 · Gene Tunney, ‘The Fighting Marine’, was born in 1897; one of the great heavyweight champions, but to this day, still a man apart. Despite notable victories over men such as Tommy Gibbons, Georges Carpentier and Tommy Loughran among others, Gene Tunney’s legacy will forever be inextricably linked with two legends of the sport: Jack Dempsey ...
Aug 5, 2024 · Dethroning a legendary heavyweight champion sometimes is not all it is cracked up to be. Gene Tunney, one of the most skilled of all heavyweight champions, received little more than begrudged respect from sports fans after his two signature performances against Jack Dempsey.
