Boxing's Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey

The Rise of Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney was born in 1897 in New York City. He was a gifted athlete from a young age, excelling in both baseball and football. However, it was in boxing that Tunney truly found his calling.

Tunney began his boxing career in 1915. He quickly rose through the ranks, winning his first 12 fights. In 1918, he captured the American Light Heavyweight Championship. Tunney continued to win, and in 1922, he challenged Jack Dempsey for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Tunney: Boxing's Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey

by Jack Cavanaugh

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Jack Dempsey: The Man They Called "The Manassa Mauler"

Jack Dempsey was one of the most feared boxers in history. He was a powerful puncher with a devastating knockout punch. Dempsey had defended his title successfully six times, and was considered unbeatable.

When Tunney challenged Dempsey, few gave him a chance. Tunney was smaller and less experienced than Dempsey. However, Tunney had a secret weapon: his intelligence.

The "Boxing Brain"

Tunney was known as the "Boxing Brain" because of his ability to think strategically in the ring. He was a master of footwork and defense. Tunney also had a keen understanding of his opponents' strengths and weaknesses.

In the lead-up to the fight, Tunney studied Dempsey's style carefully. He noticed that Dempsey was vulnerable to counterpunches. Tunney also knew that Dempsey was a slow starter. He planned to use his footwork to stay out of Dempsey's reach in the early rounds, and then to counterpunch when Dempsey tired.

The Fight of the Century

The fight between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey took place on September 23, 1926, at Soldier Field in Chicago. It was one of the most anticipated fights in history, and it lived up to the hype.

In the early rounds, Tunney used his footwork to stay out of Dempsey's reach. Dempsey was frustrated by Tunney's elusiveness. He began to swing wildly, and Tunney took advantage, landing several counterpunches.

As the fight wore on, Dempsey began to tire. Tunney continued to counterpunch, and in the seventh round, he knocked Dempsey down with a left hook. Dempsey got up, but he was clearly hurt. Tunney continued to press the attack, and in the tenth round, he knocked Dempsey down again.

This time, Dempsey was unable to get up. Gene Tunney had defeated Jack Dempsey and become the new World Heavyweight Champion.

The Legacy of Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney retired from boxing in 1928. He finished his career with a record of 61 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. He was one of the most successful boxers of his era, and he is considered one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time.

Tunney was more than just a great boxer. He was also a brilliant strategist and a pioneer in the sport. He helped to change the way boxing was fought, and he inspired a generation of boxers.

Gene Tunney's legacy is one of intelligence, perseverance, and triumph. He is a true boxing legend, and his story is one that will continue to inspire for generations to come.

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Tunney: Boxing's Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey

by Jack Cavanaugh

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4860 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	496 pages

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