Jack Dempsey v Gene Tunney at 100: when a great champion met his greatest inquisitor
On 23 September 1926, heavyweight legends Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney faced off in Philadelphia before a crowd of roughly 120,000 spectators. The bout, billed as a clash between the reigning champion and his relentless challenger, captured national attention and is remembered as a pivotal moment in American boxing history, highlighting the sport’s growing popularity.