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Gene Tunney Bio, Photos and Updates

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Gene Tunney

Bio: James Joseph "Gene" Tunney was an American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion from 1926-28. Having defeated Jack Dempsey twice, first in 1926 and then in 1927, Tunney's successful title defense against Dempsey remains one of the most famous bouts in boxing history and is known as The Long Count Fight.

Born: May 25, 1897 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Died: November 07, 1978 in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Posted In: Male Boxers

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