Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney Portrait of Tunney Statistics Real name James Joseph Tunney Nickname(s) The Fighting Marine Rated at Light heavyweight Heavyweight Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Reach 77 in (196 cm) Nationality American Born (1897-05-25)May 25, 1897 New York City, New York Died November 7, 1978(1978-11-07) (aged 81) Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 68 Wins 65 Wins by KO 48 Losses 1 Draws 1 No contests 1 James Joseph "Gene" Tunney (May 25, 1897 – November 7, 1978) 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. Tunney retired as an undefeated heavyweight after his victory over Tom Heeney in 1928. Tunney was named Ring magazine fighter of the year in 1928.