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Gene Tunney. 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.
May 21, 2024 · 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.
"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.
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.
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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).
Gene Tunney. Actor: The Fighting Marine. Gene Tunney's parents were Mary Jean (aka Rose) Lydon and John Tunney. Both of his parents were born in Mayo, Ireland, near Kiltimagh, and moved to New York City.
Apr 16, 2022 · 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.
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 on...
Nov 9, 1978 · Gene Tunney, the former heavyweight boxing champion who twice defeated Jack Dempsey, died late Tuesday at the Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut. He was 80 years old and had been...
Biography for Gene Tunney. James Joseph "Gene" Tunney was one of the greatest boxers in American history. He lacked natural talent but was an excellent "scientific" boxer who studied his opponents and developed his skills. In almost 70 career bouts, he lost only once.
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