Gene Tunney‘s source of wealth comes from being a boxer. How much money is Gene Tunney worth at the age of 126 and what’s his real net worth now?
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Gene Tunney (born May 25, 1897) is famous for being boxer. He currently resides in New York City. Heavyweight boxer who defeated Jack Dempsey twice, in 1926 and in 1927, and retired undefeated in heavyweight competition.
Source of Money |
Boxer |
Real Name |
James Joseph Tunney |
Place Of Birth |
New York City |
Date of Birth |
May 25, 1897 (age 126) |
Ethnicity |
White |
Nationality |
American |
Religion |
Roman Catholic |
Gene Tunney is a Gemini and was born in The Year of the Rooster
Life
Gene Tunney was born in New York City on Tuesday, May 25, 1897 (G.I. Generation generation). He is 126 years old and is a Gemini. James Joseph “Gene” Tunney (May 25, 1897 – November 7, 1978) was an American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion from 1926–28, he was also a two-time American light heavyweight champion. A highly technical boxer, Tunney had a five fight rivalry with Harry Greb in which he went 3-1-1, knocked out Georges Carpentier and defeated Jack Dempsey twice; first in 1926 and again in 1927. Tunney’s successful title defense against Dempsey remains one of the most famous bouts in boxing history and is known as The Long Count Fight. He retired as an undefeated heavyweight after his victory over Tom Heeney in 1928, after which Tunney was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine. He starred in the 1926 movie ‘The Fighting Marine,’ but the footage was lost.
He spent time as a lumberjack in Canada. Gene Tunney is a member of Richest Celebrities and Boxers.
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His rematch with Jack Dempsey became known for its infamous “Long Count.”
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