Dempsey vs. Tunney rematch of 1927
GPTKB entity
Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:boxing_match
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jack_Dempsey
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Dempsey's decline in boxing career
Tunney's continued success in boxing |
| gptkbp:attendees |
104,000 spectators
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
Radio broadcasted live
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| gptkbp:bypass_ratio |
54%
38% |
| gptkbp:coaching_career |
Retired undefeated
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced boxing culture
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| gptkbp:date |
September 22, 1927
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Strategic planning
Technical precision Boxer-puncher Technical boxing Criticized for lack of aggression Businessman and writer Against Gene Tunney in 1926 Praised for tactical execution Psychological and physical training Refined his technique over time Transitioned to more technical fighting |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
Against Jack Dempsey in 1926
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Dempsey-Tunney rivalry
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dempsey vs. Tunney rematch of 1927
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future boxing matches
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:men's_doubles_champion |
65 wins, 1 loss
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Fighting_Marine
gptkb:The_Manassa_Mauler gptkb:boxing_match 6 ft 1 in Large and dedicated 75 in 77 in Brawler Power punches Aggressive fighting style One of the greatest heavyweights Acting and promoting Considered a boxing great 32 years old 29 years old Former World Heavyweight Champion Defensive and counter-punching style Grew after the rematch High during the 1920s |
| gptkbp:notable_fighter |
High for the era
Significant for the era |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
Retired from boxing
73 wins, 6 losses |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Considered below his best
Regarded as exceptional |
| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Dave_Barry
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| gptkbp:result |
Tunney won by decision
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| gptkbp:rounds |
10 rounds
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| gptkbp:significance |
One of the most famous boxing matches in history
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| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:George_Gainford
gptkb:Jack_Dempsey_Sr. Intense physical training Focus on stamina and technique |
| gptkbp:weight_class |
Heavyweight
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