Gene Tunney
Professional boxer, Heavyweight Champion
Born
May 25th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
November 7th, 1978
47 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A celebrated boxer, achieved prominence in the 1920s. Secured the heavyweight title after defeating Jack Dempsey in 1926. Defended the championship successfully against Dempsey in a rematch. Intermittently served in the United States Marine Corps during World War I. Also participated in the 1920 Olympic Games as a boxer.
Won the World Heavyweight Championship
Defeated Jack Dempsey twice
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