Search results
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 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
"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.
- 68
- 426
- heavy
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.
Jan 23, 2024 · Gene Tunney will forever be a truly great boxer, one of the very best to ever step into the ring. A clever strategist with excellent footwork, superb defense, tremendous courage and a dangerous right hand, he fought in one of the most competitive eras in boxing history, won championships in two weight divisions, and retired with a record of 65-1-1.
Jul 13, 2024 · 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.
People also ask
Who was Gene Tunney?
When did Gene Tunney retire?
When did Gene Tunney become a boxing champion?
How many times did Gene Tunney lose?
May 8, 2018 · Tunney, Gene (James Joseph) (1898–1978) US boxer, who became world heavyweight champion. US light-heavyweight champion from 1922–23, he turned heavyweight and defeated Jack Dempsey for the world's heavyweight championship (1926).
