22 Sep 1927
The following year, Dempsey made an attempt to regain the title in a rematch that became known as the "Long Count" fight. One hundred and four thousand people brought in a record $2.65 million for the match at Chicago's Soldier Field. Tunney would not engage Dempsey in the latter's boxing style and held the upper hand for the first rounds. In round seven, Dempsey landed a combination that knocked Tunney to the mat. The referee told D...
Jack Dempsey Timeline
| 1927 Sep 22 |
Gene Tunney Defeats Jack Dempsey in the Battle of the Long Count
The following year, Dempsey made an attempt to regain the title in a rematch that became known as the "Long Count" fight. One hundred and four thousand people brought in a record $2.65 mi...
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