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September 23, 1926, Dempsey versus Tunney, Gene Tunney in 10 Rounds

Why This Ticket Matters

On September 23, 1926, Gene Tunney challenged Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight championship at Sesquicentennial Stadium in Philadelphia. Tunney controlled the 10-round bout and won a unanimous decision, ending Dempsey’s long championship reign.

The fight drew a paid crowd of more than 120,000, then a boxing attendance record, and became one of the defining sporting spectacles of the 1920s. It was the first Dempsey–Tunney meeting; their famous “Long Count” rematch occurred the following year.

Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.

September 23, 1926, Dempsey versus Tunney, Gene Tunney in 10 Rounds

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September 23, 1926, Dempsey versus Tunney, Gene Tunney in 10 Rounds

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September 23, 1926, Dempsey versus Tunney, Gene Tunney in 10 Rounds

Why This Ticket Matters

On September 23, 1926, Gene Tunney challenged Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight championship at Sesquicentennial Stadium in Philadelphia. Tunney controlled the 10-round bout and won a unanimous decision, ending Dempsey’s long championship reign.

The fight drew a paid crowd of more than 120,000, then a boxing attendance record, and became one of the defining sporting spectacles of the 1920s. It was the first Dempsey–Tunney meeting; their famous “Long Count” rematch occurred the following year.

Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.

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