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1930
Young Man of Manhattan
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1926
The Fighting Marine
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James Joseph Tunney
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The Fighting MarineTamer of the Tiger
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81 (age at death)
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Claim to Fame
World heavyweight boxing champion, 1926-28
Biography
James Joseph "Gene" Tunney (May 25, 1897 November 7, 1978) was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1926-1928 who defeated Jack Dempsey twice, first in 1926 and then in 1927. Tunney's successful title defense against Dempsey is 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.
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