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Who is Gene Tunney? Biography, gossip, facts?



James Joseph Gene Tunney (May 25 1897 - November 7 1978) was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from 1926-1928 who defeated Jack Dempsey twice first in 1926 and then in 1927. Tunney's successful title defense against Dempsey is one of the most famous bouts in boxing history and is known as The Long Count Fight. Tunney retired as an undefeated heavyweight after his victory over Tom Heeney in 1928.

When is Gene Tunney's birthday?


Gene Tunney was born on the , which was a Tuesday. Gene Tunney's next birthday would be in 14 days (would be turning 127years old then).

How old would Gene Tunney be today?


Today, Gene Tunney would be 126 years old. To be more precise, Gene Tunney would be 46006 days old or 1104144 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Gene Tunney? Is there a Gene Tunney action figure?


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What was Gene Tunney's zodiac sign?


Gene Tunney's zodiac sign was Gemini.
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The ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury. Therefore, lucky days were Wednesdays and lucky numbers were: 5, 14, 23, 32, 41 and 50. Scarlet and Red were Gene Tunney's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Gemini include: Spontaneity, Brazenness, Action-orientation and Openness. Negative character traits could be: Impatience, Impetuousness, Foolhardiness, Selfishness and Jealousy.

Was Gene Tunney gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Gene Tunney was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
57% of all voters think that Gene Tunney was gay (homosexual), 43% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 0% like to think that Gene Tunney was actually bisexual.


Is Gene Tunney still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, Gene Tunney is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

How old was Gene Tunney when he/she died?


Gene Tunney was 81 years old when he/she died.

Was Gene Tunney hot or not?


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50% of all voters think that Gene Tunney was hot, 50% voted for "Not Hot".

When did Gene Tunney die? How long ago was that?


Gene Tunney died on the 7th of November 1978, which was a Tuesday. The tragic death occurred 45 years ago.

Where was Gene Tunney born?


Gene Tunney was born in New York, New York City.

Did Gene Tunney do drugs? Did Gene Tunney smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Gene Tunney did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Gene Tunney do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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25% of the voters think that Gene Tunney did do drugs regularly, 25% assume that Gene Tunney did take drugs recreationally and 50% are convinced that Gene Tunney has never tried drugs before.

How tall was Gene Tunney?


Gene Tunney was 1.83m tall, which is equivalent to 6feet and 0inches.

Did Gene Tunney have a nickname?


Yes, Gene Tunney's nickname was The Fighting Marine.

Who are similar boxers to Gene Tunney?


Freddy Morgan, Eddie Gómez, Peter Manfredo Jr., Eric Jamili and Freeda Foreman are boxers that are similar to Gene Tunney. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.

What is Gene Tunney doing now?


As mentioned above, Gene Tunney died 45 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Gene Tunney's life as well as your comments below.

Are there any photos of Gene Tunney's hairstyle or shirtless?


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What is Gene Tunney's net worth in 2024? How much does Gene Tunney earn?


According to various sources, Gene Tunney's net worth has grown significantly in 2024. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Gene Tunney's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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Gene Tunney's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $1537065020 in 2024, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.