Greatest wins of Gene Tunney?

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  1. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Next in the series after Harry Wills

    In three categories
    Best win: In terms of quality of opponent, and manner of victory
    Most important win: In terms of historical significance
    Most spectacular performance: Not really the quality of the win, just a great display of the champion's ability.

    My picks
    Best win: Jack Dempsey (22 sep 1927), I think better than his first win over Dempsey, since Dempsey had a win over Sharkey, instead of having been inactive for years
    Most important win: Jack Dempsey (23 sep 1926), winning the title. The end of Dempsey's dominance
    Most spectacular performance: Tommy Gibbons
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  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I agree on all counts.
     
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  3. Oakland Billy Smith

    Oakland Billy Smith Active Member banned Full Member

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    Only fight I've seen any footage from is Dempsey 2
     
  4. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nothing for the final Greb bout where Tunney finally decisively defeated his nemesis. Tunney is often underrated guy was vicious watching him use his hand speed on opponents when he knew they were softened up enough reminds me very much of Michael Spinks style another often underrated fighter.
     
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  5. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Best win: Harry Greb. A win over than man I rank P4P No. 1. Repeated, no less.

    Most important win: Dempsey. Truly set his place historically, and showcases his skills finely on film.

    Most Spectacular win: Gibbons, agreed.
     
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