One of the most controversial fights in history took place #OnThisDay in 1927. Gene Tunney got off the canvas to earn a decision over Jack Dempsey and retain his heavyweight crown, in their rematch known as 'The Long Count' #boxraw | Boxraw

Harry Greb is a mythical figure in boxing, many experts have him as the GOAT. His resumè is better than anyone in history with 6 victories over fighters in this list - his ring accolade’s are the stuff of legend. In 1919 alone, he compiled a record of 45-0, whilst suffering with illness and injury. What makes this year’s work more impressive, is that 16 of these wins were against Hall of Famers in that year alone. Greb competed across 300 professional fights from Welterweight to Heavyweight. He

Before Ali, before Tyson…Gene Tunney was the first Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year. He set the bar for greatness.👑🐐🥊 • #genetunney #ringmagazine #DidYouKnow | Boxing Gods Inc.

87K views · 2K reactions | Gene Tunney—where brains met brawn. Beating Dempsey twice, this legend changed the game.壘 • #genetunney #fightingmarine #boxinghistory | Boxing Gods Inc. | Facebook