Gene Tunney
- January 9, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Gene Tunney |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | May 25, 1897(1897-05-25) |
| Age | 127 |
| Date Of Death | 1978-11-07 |
| Birthplace | Manhattan |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Gene Tunney Biography
| Name | Gene Tunney |
| Birthday | May 25 |
| Birth Year | 1897 |
| Place Of Birth | Manhattan |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Polly Lauder Tunney |
| Children(s) | John V. Tunney, Gene L. Tunney, Jonathan Tunney, Joan Tunney Cook |
Gene Tunney is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on May 25, 1897 in Manhattan, New York, United States. Heavyweight boxer who beat Heavyweight boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey twice, in 1926 and in 1927, and retired undefeated in heavyweight competition. twice in 1926 as well as in 1927. He also was undefeated in heavyweight boxing.
His fight to His rematch with Jack Dempsey became known for its infamous “Long Count.” became popular for its famous “Long Count.”
There were four kids with Mary Josephine Lauder, whom married in the month of October in 1928.
Gene Tunney Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gene Tunney is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gene Tunney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was lumberjack across Canada.
He was in the film “The Fighting Marine,” however, the film was never released.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 87 kg |
Gene Tunney height 6 ft 1 in Gene weight 87 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Gene Tunney Dating?
According to our records, Gene Tunney married to Polly Lauder Tunney. As of December 1, 2023, Gene Tunney’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Gene Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gene Tunney celebrates birthday on May 25 of every year.
What was Gene Tunney famous for?
Gene Tunney, byname of James Joseph Tunney, also called the Fighting Marine, (born May 25, 1898, New York, New York, U.S.—died November 7, 1978, Greenwich, Connecticut), American boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926 to become the world heavyweight boxing champion.
Who defeated Gene Tunney?
Tunney fought some 68 official professional fights, losing only one, to Harry Greb , while fighting as a light heavyweight.
Was Gene Tunney Catholic?
Yes, in that moment Tunney was suspended in Geertzian webs of cultural significance that reflected his Catholic faith.
How old was Gene Tunney when he died?
81 years (1897–1978)
Who is known as the Fighting Marine?
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