Dempsey vs. Tunney IX

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:attendance 120,000
gptkbp:date September 23, 1926
gptkbp:dempsey's_career_record 66 wins, 6 losses, 9 draws
gptkbp:dempsey's_historical_context during the Roaring Twenties
gptkbp:dempsey's_impact_on_boxing changed the heavyweight division
gptkbp:dempsey's_promotional_events held numerous exhibitions
gptkbp:dempsey's_public_persona charismatic and brash
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Boxer
became a successful businessman
defensive and strategic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dempsey vs. Tunney IX
gptkbp:location Sesquicentennial Stadium, Philadelphia
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:27
gptkb:32
gptkb:The_Fighting_Marine
gptkb:The_Manassa_Mauler
gptkb:World_Championships
6 ft 1 in
74 in
77 in
brawler
aggressive and powerful
inspired future boxers
one of the greatest heavyweights
187 lbs
192 lbs
retired in 1928
outpointing opponents
became a movie star
pioneered boxing techniques
over Jess Willard
admired for his sportsmanship
famous for knockouts
known for his boxing intelligence
massive popularity in the 1920s
retired in 1930
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Dave_Barry
gptkbp:result Tunney won by decision
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:10
gptkbp:significance part of a famous rivalry
gptkbp:training gptkb:Jack_Kearns
intense and rigorous
Jimmy De Forest
gptkbp:tunney's_career_record 65 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
gptkbp:tunney's_historical_context post-World War I era
gptkbp:tunney's_impact_on_boxing set standards for technique
gptkbp:tunney's_notable_victory over Gene Tunney
gptkbp:tunney's_promotional_events involved in charity matches
gptkbp:tunney's_public_persona calm and composed
gptkbp:tunney's_training_regimen focused on endurance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Harrison_Dempsey
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6