Jack Dempsey vs Gene Tunney
On September 23, 1926, Jack Dempsey (57-4-9, 42 KOs), the heavyweight The Ring champion, defends his title against fellow American challenger, Gene Tunney (76-1-4, 47 KOs).
Dempsey vs Tunney Stats
Jack Dempsey is coming in to the fight on a 12-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate; his last fight was a 2nd round KO victory over Luis Angel Firpo, 3 years and 9 days ago. Gene Tunney is on a 10-fight win streak with a 58% KO rate, with his last fight being a 2nd round KO win over Dan O'Dowd, 8 months and 25 days ago.
Dempsey vs Tunney Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Jack Dempsey at 99-1 winning odds. Gene Tunney really doesn't have much to present against Dempsey.
Dempsey vs Tunney Result
Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey via unanimous decision and wins the The Ring title — in his first world-title fight. Tunney improves his record to 77-1-4, while Dempsey adds a loss to his record at 57-5-9.