Among the legendary athletes of the 1920s, the unquestioned halcyon days of sports, stands Gene Tunney, the boxer who upset Jack Dempsey in spectac...
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Sep 21, 2011
Scot
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This is a thoroughly researched and well written biography of one of the two heavyweight champs that dominated boxing in the Roaring Twenties, the often overlooked brainy fighting technician who introduced true boxing skills to the weight class, Gene Tunney. His life is juxtaposed with that of the other great champ of the period--the one everyone remembers, not in small part because he embodied the public's perception of what such a champion should be like: Jack Dempsey.
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Jan 24, 2011
John
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Tunney fought in the shadow of the ring's most famous practioner from the Roaring Twenties, Jack Dempsey. Tunney twice fought and beat Dempsey, but beating Dempsey didn't make Tunney respected or revered. Rather he was frowned upon as being too well educated (read smart) to be heavyweight champion of the era.
Like Larry Holmes who beat Muhammad Ali, Tunney never got the recognition he deserved as an excellent boxer and tactician in the ring. Cavanaugh does a good job of shedding More...
Like Larry Holmes who beat Muhammad Ali, Tunney never got the recognition he deserved as an excellent boxer and tactician in the ring. Cavanaugh does a good job of shedding More...
Aug 05, 2011
Dick
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Very good story about a forgotten boxer. But as with any book on an athelete, the story of their life always ends when the sport is over and with Tunney, his life after boxing deserves much more attention.
Sep 29, 2009
Goatville9
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amazing story of an amazing and complex man. if i told you this story was fiction i could convince you it'd make the movie of the decade...yet hollywood trots out get smart remakes and eddie murphy movies.
Jan 03, 2010
Damon
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well written about a very interesting person, and a great snapshot of the times, focused on the fight game, obviously.
Jan 03, 2010
Steve
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He was much more than a boxer. Very smart man. Great nostalgic stories from an earlier era.
Mar 25, 2008
Ethan
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Fascinating story, but points off for not mentioning that Tunney was a complete boozehound for the last half of his life.
Nov 10, 2010
Goatville9
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1920s boxing champion walked away from the sport for love and became CEO of several companies
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