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A boxer's diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty ...

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Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart.

To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.

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Gene Tunney

Professional Boxer

Born: 1897-05-25

Died: 1978-11-07

Gene Tunney (May 25 1897 – November 7 1978) was the heavyweight boxing champion from 1926-28 who defeated Jack Dempsey twice, first in 1926 and then in 1927. Tunney's successful title defense against Dempsey is one of the most famous bouts in boxing history and is known as The Long Count Fight. Tunney retired as a heavyweight after his victory over Tom Heeney in 1928.More