Best fights of Gene Tunney
Over 13 years as a professional, Gene Tunney compiled a 79-1-4 (48) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gene Tunney defeats Jack Dempsey in their 2nd fight
On September 22, 1927 Gene Tunney defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Jack Dempsey. It was their second meeting. Tunney was 30 years old with a record of 77-1-4, and Dempsey was 32 with a record of 58-5-9. Tunney was on a 11-fight winning streak and Dempsey was coming off a win. Tunney won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
2. Gene Tunney KOs Tom Heeney
On July 26, 1928 Gene Tunney defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Tom Heeney. Tunney was 31 years old with a record of 78-1-4, and Heeney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was on a 12-fight winning streak. Tunney stopped Tom Heeney via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
3. Gene Tunney KOs Georges Carpentier
On July 24, 1924 Gene Tunney faced Georges Carpentier in a heavyweight bout. Tunney was 27 years old with a record of 64-1-3, and Carpentier was 30 with a record of 87-14-5. Tunney was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Carpentier was coming off a loss. Tunney stopped Georges Carpentier via TKO in the 15th round.
4. Gene Tunney KOs Harry Foley in their 2nd fight
On October 27, 1924 Gene Tunney faced Harry Foley. It was their second meeting. Tunney was 27 years old with a record of 67-1-4, and Foley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was coming off a win. Tunney stopped Harry Foley via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Gene Tunney KOs Dan O'Dowd in their 3rd fight
On December 29, 1925 Gene Tunney faced Dan O'Dowd. It was their third meeting. Tunney was 28 years old with a record of 75-1-4, and O'Dowd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was on a 9-fight winning streak. Tunney stopped Dan O'Dowd via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Gene Tunney KOs Italian Jack Herman
On July 3, 1925 Gene Tunney faced Italian Jack Herman. Tunney was 28 years old with a record of 72-1-4, and Herman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tunney stopped Italian Jack Herman via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Gene Tunney KOs Buddy McHale
On November 10, 1924 Gene Tunney faced Buddy McHale. Tunney was 27 years old with a record of 68-1-4, and McHale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tunney stopped Buddy McHale via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Gene Tunney KOs Bartley Madden
On September 25, 1925 Gene Tunney faced Bartley Madden. Tunney was 28 years old with a record of 73-1-4, and Madden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was on a 7-fight winning streak. Tunney stopped Bartley Madden via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Gene Tunney KOs Jack Hanlon
On November 3, 1922 Gene Tunney faced Jack Hanlon. Tunney was 25 years old with a record of 51-1-3, and Hanlon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was coming off a win. Tunney stopped Jack Hanlon via KO in the 1st round.
10. Gene Tunney KOs Ray Thompson in their 2nd fight
On January 24, 1924 Gene Tunney faced Ray Thompson. It was their second meeting. Tunney was 26 years old with a record of 60-1-3, and Thompson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tunney was on a 7-fight winning streak. Tunney stopped Ray Thompson via KO in the 2nd round.