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“Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion.”

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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