Gene Tunney

Professional Boxer, Boxer

1897 – 1978

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Who was Gene Tunney?

James Joseph "Gene" Tunney was an American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion from 1926–28. Having defeated Jack Dempsey twice, first in 1926 and then in 1927, Tunney's successful title defense against Dempsey remains one of the most famous bouts in boxing history and is known as The Long Count Fight. Tunney retired as an undefeated heavyweight after his victory over Tom Heeney in 1928.

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Born
May 25, 1897
Manhattan
Also known as
  • James Joseph "Gene" Tunney
  • The Fighting Marine
  • James Joseph Tunney
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Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Greenwich
  • Stamford
  • New York City
Died
Nov 7, 1978
Greenwich

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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