Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

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Biography

James Joseph Tunney was an Irish-American professional boxer who competed from 1915 to 1928. He held the world heavyweight title from 1926 to 1928, and the American light heavyweight title twice between 1922 and 1923.

"A boxer's diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty of lean meat, milk, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit and ice cream for sugar."

Gene Tunney

"Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart."

Gene Tunney

"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise."

Gene Tunney

"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise."

Gene Tunney

"Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion."

Gene Tunney