Gene Tunney: Would his style be effective in any era?

[HOUDINI563]

Thing is being of a specific race in of itself does not make one a great fighter. Tunney had an inherit prejudice against blacks. That does not mean they were better nor does that mean he was afraid to fight them.

[billeau2]

Great fighter in so many ways. One of the best ATG's in my opinion. Tunney could fight with many different approaches, great feet, etc.

[joseph5620]

I say yes. Any time I watch film of him fighting I am struck by how smooth and fluid he moves.

If a time machine existed you could transport him to any light heavyweight era and he would be a top fighter in my opinion. Could even be a terror in a few heavyweight eras as well.

Well he would have to fight top black fighters in other era's. When you don't do that there are going to be questions and he doesn't get a pass from me for that.

[HOUDINI563]

Boxing is a high skill sport that requires a very high degree of toughness to succeed. Tunney had both in spades and would be successful in any era. You can also say the same for every ATG champion.

[ShoulderRoll]

I say yes. Any time I watch film of him fighting I am struck by how smooth and fluid he moves.

If a time machine existed you could transport him to any light heavyweight era and he would be a top fighter in my opinion. Could even be a terror in a few heavyweight eras as well.