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“Normally, I could hit hard enough, as anyone who studied my fights might have known. But the impression was that I was essentially defensive, the very reverse of a killer, the prize fighter who read books, even Shakespeare.”

Quote by Gene Tunney

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Gene Tunney, an American professional boxer, was born on May 25, 1897, and passed away on November 7, 1978. Known for his elegant boxing style and exceptional defensive skills, he is considered one of the greatest boxers of the 20th century. more

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