Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney was an American professional boxer who competed from 1915 to 1928. He held the world heavyweight title from 1926 to 1928, and the American light heavyweight title twice between 1922 and 1923.

A highly technical boxer, Tunney had a five-fight rivalry with Harry Greb in which he won three, drew once, and lost once. He also knocked out Georges Carpentier and defeated Jack Dempsey twice; first in 1926 and again in 1927.

Date of birth:
25th May, 1897
Date of death:
7th November, 1978
"Ever since boyhood I’ve made a religion of keeping in shape by regular, conscientious exercise."
― Gene Tunney
Topic(s): Religion
"Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world’s heavyweight champion."
― Gene Tunney
Topic(s): Morning
"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise."
― Gene Tunney
Topic(s): Fitness
"Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart."
― Gene Tunney
Topic(s): Fitness
"A boxer’s diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty of lean meat, milk, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit and ice cream for sugar."
― Gene Tunney
Topic(s): Diet

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