What Champion do you prefer: JACK DEMPSEY OR GENE TUNNEY?

[Benny Leonard]

One of the things I remember hearing about these two is that despite Dempsey losing to Tunney, it was Dempsey that remained ever popular before and after Tunney. While Tunney, a great Champion, and victorious over Dempsey, wasn't as popular.
I remember watching his son talk on a program saying his father was a "closet reader" and that wasn't looked at so kindly in those days and even misunderstood.

Many things to discuss but hopefully you get the point. I didn't want to make it to long so hopefully you watched the fighters and know a little history. If anyone wants to add anything, feel free. I think that would be good.

*The discussion if Jack was past his prime because of the layoff and changed life is for another discussion.

So which Style/Champion do you prefer?

[The Surgeon]

Dempsey by a mile, Tunney does nothing for me. I dont know why but thats how it is

[Benny Leonard]

[krispy kreme]

I don't know a lot about the old fighters, but I saw some of Dempsey's fights and I like how he pretty much rushed in and mauled people.

[portuge puncher]

jack dempsey had a great story, he was a hobo kid, who worked hard to become the heavywieght champ, and he was a brawler,

tunney was a boxer, and retierd after winning the belt.

its like saying why is tyson more famous then douglas

[The Hammer]

jack dempsey had a great story, he was a hobo kid, who worked hard to become the heavywieght champ, and he was a brawler,

tunney was a boxer, and retierd after winning the belt.

its like saying why is tyson more famous then douglas

No, it's like saying Tyson was more famous than Holmes.

[Benny Leonard]

Interesting watch since Tunney faced him too. Dempsey does a lot of holding.



The most famous Dempsey fight

[black.ink]

Dempsey was obviously greater, but i prefer Tunney.

[Scott9945]

Many fans don't realize that except for the famous knockdown, Tunney won almost every round in their two fights.

[Ray*]

Jack dempsey for me,Tunney(Boxingscene poster) has really spoil the name of Gene Tunney for me..