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
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Polly Lauder Tunney
(1928/10/03 - 1978/11/07)
- Polly Lauder Tunney
- Children
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Greenwich
- Stamford
- New York City
- Died
- Nov 7, 1978
Greenwich
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on July 23, 2013
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