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Gene Tunney, nome completo James Joseph Tunney (New York City, 25 maggio 1897 – Greenwich, 7 novembre 1978), è stato un pugile statunitense che, tra il 1922 e il 1923 fu campione americano dei pesi mediomassimi, mentre dal 1926 al 1928 fu invece detentore del titolo mondiale dei pesi massimi.
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.
No.ResultRecordOpponent85Win80–1–3 (1)84Win79–1–3 (1)83Win78–1–3 (1)82Win77–1–3 (1)Dan O'Dowd"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.
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21 mag 2024 · Gene Tunney (born May 25, 1898, New York, New York, U.S.—died November 7, 1978, Greenwich, Connecticut) was an American boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926 to become the world heavyweight boxing champion.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
16 apr 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.
In this article, we delve into the life and career of Gene Tunney, exploring his early years, his rise to prominence, the epic battles that defined his legacy, his unique boxing style, and his lasting impact on the world of boxing.
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.
