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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.
- 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.
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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.
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.
Considered one of the giants of sports in the 1920s, Gene Tunney became heavyweight boxing champion of the world when he defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926.
Gene Tunney, known as "The Fighting Marine," had an illustrious professional boxing career that spanned over a decade in the early 1900s. He won most of his 85 fights, with his astounding record of 79-1-4 and 48 knockout wins cementing his place as one of boxing's all-time greats.
