why does this thread have to even mention black or white? We're just talking about Tunney.
why does this thread have to even mention black or white? We're just talking about Tunney.
David Lemieux = Future MW Champ and P4P King
Because ducking black fighters is one of the hallmark attributes of Tunney's (and Dempsey's) career.
Everybody knows that in early times, racist motives were involved in keeping black boxers out of the HW championship.
Therefore it's very relevant when considering how great Tunney and Dempsey were to consider the impact of their decisions to duck them. Beanflicker gets it!
"Enough with the games mate! Your messing with the Grand Master!"
Lennox Lewis
Gene Tunney
"I'd rather be smart, than try to make every boxing pundit happy.
They do not have to get in the Ring with guys that want to rip
your head off. Boxing is a rough business."
"I'm content with myself, and have not one single regret about
not fighting this one or that one."
"Look at Muhammad Ali. Sure he was tough, but look at him now. Yes,
I'm sure he made everyone happy."
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