Dempsey vs. Tunney XI

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:attendees over 120,000 spectators
gptkbp:date September 23, 1926
gptkbp:dempsey's_autobiography published in 1950
gptkbp:dempsey's_boxing_record includes many title defenses
gptkbp:dempsey's_career spanned from 1914 to 1927
gptkbp:dempsey's_earnings earned significant purse from fights
gptkbp:fighting_style became a successful businessman
defensive and strategic
out-boxing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dempsey vs. Tunney XI
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_Marine
gptkb:The_Manassa_Mauler
6 ft 1 in
76 in
77 in
swarming
inspired future boxers
considered one of the greatest heavyweights
known for powerful punches
retired after the fight
aggressive and relentless
65 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
66 wins, 6 losses, 9 draws
known for his technical skill
pioneered boxing techniques
became a Hollywood actor
over Jess Willard
admired for his sportsmanship
against Georges Carpentier
grew after defeating Dempsey.
had a large following
retired undefeated after the fight
rose during the 1920s
used footwork and jabs
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:Tex_Rickard
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Dave_Barry
gptkbp:result Tunney won by decision
gptkbp:rounds 10 rounds
gptkbp:significance part of a famous rivalry
gptkbp:training gptkb:Jack_Dempsey_Sr.
intense and rigorous
Jimmy De Forest
gptkbp:tunney's_autobiography published in 1932
gptkbp:tunney's_boxing_record includes several title defenses
gptkbp:tunney's_career spanned from 1910 to 1928
gptkbp:tunney's_earnings also earned large purses
gptkbp:tunney's_notable_fights against Tom Heeney
gptkbp:tunney's_notable_victory over Gene Tunney
gptkbp:tunney's_training_regimen focused on endurance and speed
gptkbp:weight_class heavyweight
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Harrison_Dempsey
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6