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Gene Tunney, a prominent boxer of the 1920s, achieved fame by defeating Jack Dempsey and maintaining an impressive 77-1 record. He later avenged his only loss to the unconventional Harry Greb. Despite his success, Tunney chose to step back from the limelight shortly after retiring, distancing himself from the celebrity culture that defined many athletes of his time. His legacy is often overshadowed by the memorable "long count" match against Dempsey, leaving him less recognized than his achievements warrant.
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Tunney, Jack Cavanaugh
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Tunney
- Subtitle
- Boxing's Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack Cavanaugh
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9780812967838
- Category
- Sport, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Gene Tunney, a prominent boxer of the 1920s, achieved fame by defeating Jack Dempsey and maintaining an impressive 77-1 record. He later avenged his only loss to the unconventional Harry Greb. Despite his success, Tunney chose to step back from the limelight shortly after retiring, distancing himself from the celebrity culture that defined many athletes of his time. His legacy is often overshadowed by the memorable "long count" match against Dempsey, leaving him less recognized than his achievements warrant.