Tunney Retains World Title as Heeney Falls in Eleventh
The bout saw Gene Tunney defend his heavyweight crown against Ted Heeney of New Zealand. Tunney dictated from the start, delivering decisive blows under Heeney’s heart and sealing victory in the eleventh round. Gate receipts were strong though promoter Tex Rickard faced losses near $250,000. Tunney earned $525,000 with $100,000 to Heeney.
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Tunney Heeney Fight Round by Round Lightly Skirmish in Early Rounds
The report chronicles round by round exchanges as Gene Tunney and Heeney trade hard lefts and rights. Tunney presses with crisp jabs and rights, Heeney answers with fierce hooks and aggressive counters, a bruise forms under Tunney's left eye as the action intensifies and both men rally into a tense middle stretch.
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Tunney Defeats Heeney With Strong Ringside Battle
In a see-saw boxing bout, Tunney presses advantage over Heeney as blows and blood mark the clash. The Anzac battles back with rising punishment, but Tunney lands decisive right hooks and lefts to edge ahead to the bell.
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Tunney Heeney Returns Spark Ocean City Fight Night
Fans fill the arena as the boxing office announces the Tunney Heeney returns. Reports describe the turning tide of the bout with each blow landing, as spectators react to the dramatic sequence.
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