In the annals of boxing’s greatest heavyweight champions, two names often enter the conversation: Jack Dempsey and Gene ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. He was the Manassa Mauler. He was Jack the Giant Killer. He was a popular sports figure in the New York City nightclub ...

1927 — Gene Tunney wins a unanimous 10-round decision over Jack Dempsey at Soldier Field in Chicago to retain his world heavyweight title. The fight is marred by a long 10-count in the seventh round.

Gold medallion with the figures of Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey engraved on the front of the medal and an engraving of the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The case is green leather and is very worn. This ...

Gene Tunney's parents were Mary Jean (aka Rose) Lydon and John Tunney. Both of his parents were born in Mayo, Ireland, near Kiltimagh, and moved to New York City. He won the heavyweight boxing ...

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