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In this Sept. 22, 1927 photo, referee Dave Berry delivers the count over downed champion Gene Tunney as challenger Jack Dempsey stands in the corner during their heavyweight title rematch in Chicago.

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.

In the annals of boxing’s greatest heavyweight champions, two names often enter the conversation: Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. They each had Irish backgrounds, were ring-savvy, had real punching ...