Dempsey vs. Tunney XVII

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:attendees over 100,000 spectators
gptkbp:date September 23, 1927
gptkbp:dempsey's_comeback_attempts multiple after the loss
gptkbp:dempsey's_fight_record 73 wins, 6 losses, 54 KOs
gptkbp:dempsey's_first_fight_with_tunney in 1926
gptkbp:dempsey's_promoter gptkb:Jack_Kearns
gptkbp:dempsey's_record_before_the_match 73 wins, 6 losses
gptkbp:dempsey's_training_methods intense and rigorous
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Boxer
became a successful businessman
technical and strategic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dempsey vs. Tunney XVII
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_Marine
gptkb:The_Manassa_Mauler
gptkb:World_Championships
6 ft 1 in
large and dedicated
74 in
77 in
brawler
30 years old
aggressive and powerful
in 1940
inspired future boxers
known for powerful punches
aggressive fighting style
one of the greatest heavyweights
187 lbs
192 lbs
32 years old
defensive fighting style
retired after the match
pressure opponent
very popular in the 1920s
became a Hollywood actor
over Georges Carpentier
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Dave_Barry
gptkbp:result Tunney won by decision
gptkbp:rounds 10 rounds
gptkbp:significance part of a famous rivalry
gptkbp:training in New Jersey
gptkbp:tunney's_endurance known for stamina
gptkbp:tunney's_fight_record 65 wins, 1 loss, 48 KOs
gptkbp:tunney's_fight_strategy counter-punching
gptkbp:tunney's_first_fight_with_dempsey in 1926
gptkbp:tunney's_last_fight in 1928
gptkbp:tunney's_notable_victory over Harry Greb
gptkbp:tunney's_promoter Mike Jacobs
gptkbp:tunney's_record_before_the_match 65 wins, 1 loss
gptkbp:tunney's_training_camp in New York
gptkbp:tunney's_training_methods focused on technique
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Harrison_Dempsey
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6