1927 — Gene Tunney wins a unanimous 10-round decision over Jack Dempsey at Soldier Field in Chicago to retain his world heavyweight title. The fight is marred by a long 10-count in the seventh round.

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Gold medallion with the figures of Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey engraved on the front of the medal and an engraving of the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The case is green leather and is very worn. This ...

Editor’s Note: This is third and final segment of a three-part series that was published in The Leader-Herald Weekender sports section. With Jack Dempsey now retired from professional boxing, a new ...