When did Gene Tunney beat Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight boxing championship?

August 1, 2020January 10, 2011 by Pamela Landy

James J. “Gene” Tunney sent Harrison “Jack” Dempsey against the ropes for the heavyweight boxing championship in 1926.

Dempsey had held the title since 1919, when he defeated Jess Willard.

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