Gene Tunney
"The Fighting Marine"
- Age at death: 81 yrs
- Nationality: USA
- Born: 25th May 1897
- Place of birth: New York (Greenwich Village), New York, USA
- Residence: Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
- Division: Heavyweight
- Height: 6ft 0"
- Reach: 76"
- Reach Ratio: 1.05
- Stance: Orthodox
- Debut: 3rd Jul 1915
- Status: Deceased Professional Boxer
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Gene Tunney Boxing Statistics
Heavyweight
Division
13 yrs
Career
USA
Nationality
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Residence
Gene Tunney Biography
Gene Tunney is a former professional boxer from the USA who competed in the Heavyweight division (200+ lbs (90.7+ kg)).
Born on May 25, 1897 in New York (Greenwich Village), New York, USA, Tunney made his professional debut on July 3, 1915.
Known for his orthodox stance, Tunney competed professionally for 13 years.
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Stats | vs Division Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 183cm cm | -11 cm |
| Reach | 193cm cm | -8 cm |
Gene Tunney Championships
NBA, NYSAC
Heavyweight Champion
Sep 1926 - Jul 1928
Frequently Asked Questions About Gene Tunney
What division did Gene Tunney fight in?
Gene Tunney competed in the Heavyweight division (200+ lbs (90.7+ kg)) throughout a professional boxing career.
This division has featured legendary fighters including Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis.
Where was Gene Tunney from?
Gene Tunney was originally from New York (Greenwich Village), New York, USA and represented USA throughout a distinguished boxing career.
Residence during the boxing career was in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA.
When did Gene Tunney pass away?
Gene Tunney passed away on 7th Nov 1978, having lived 81 yrs. This boxer made lasting contributions to the sport that continue to be remembered and celebrated by fans worldwide.
What boxing stance does Gene Tunney fight out of?
Gene Tunney boxed out of the Orthodox stance and was 6ft 0in tall.
When did Gene Tunney begin their professional boxing career?
Gene Tunney turned professional on 3rd Jul 1915, and competed for 13 yrs in the Heavyweight division.