Tunney vs. Heeney

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dempsey_vs._Gene_Tunney
gptkb:Gene_Tunney
gptkb:Dempsey_vs._Tunney_II
gptkbp:age gptkb:28
31
gptkbp:attendance 60,000
gptkbp:date 1928-09-13
gptkbp:feud against Max Baer
gptkbp:fighting_style professional boxing
brawler
counterpunching
technical boxing
against Tom Heeney
gptkbp:finale_date 2 hours
strategic bout
Tunney's skill praised
showcased boxing talent
gptkbp:fought_in Heeney's reputation solidified
Tunney retained title
increased Tunney's fame
gptkbp:height 5 ft 11 in
gptkbp:historical_context Great Depression era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tunney vs. Heeney
gptkbp:is_promoted_by highly publicized
gptkbp:judges gptkb:Jack_Mc_Auliffe
gptkb:Harry_K._Kessler
George H. Mc Loughlin
gptkbp:legacy part of boxing history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
New Zealander
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_Marine
gptkb:The_New_Zealand_Mauler
6 ft 1 in
76 in
defensive boxing
gptkbp:notable_fighter declined
49 wins, 4 losses
continued success
75 wins, 1 loss
gptkbp:notable_performance considered valiant
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:Tex_Rickard
gptkbp:reach 72 in
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Arthur_Donovan
unanimous
gptkbp:result Tunney won by unanimous decision
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:10
Heeney rallied in later rounds
Tunney dominated early rounds
gptkbp:significance First title defense for Tunney
gptkbp:tactics aggressive fighting
gptkbp:title gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:training gptkb:Jack_Dempsey
gptkb:Bill_Mc_Kinnon
intensive preparation
focused on endurance
gptkbp:weight_class heavyweight