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Gene Tunney - Awards And Accomplishments

Tunney was defeated only once in is professional boxing career, retiring with a record of seventy-six wins to his one loss. He was the first heavy-weight champion to retire without losing his title.
1919	American Expeditionary Force light heavyweight champion
1922	Light heavyweight champion of North America
1923	Light heavyweight champion of North America (regains title)
1926-28	Heavyweight champion of the world
1990	Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

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