Jack Dempsey vs Gene Tunney, 1928

The transcript discusses Jack Dempsey's boxing match against Gene Tunney, highlighting Dempsey's loss in the famous Battle of the Long Count. During the fight, Dempsey knocked Tunney down but failed to follow the rule requiring him to return to a neutral corner, causing a delay in the referee's count. This delay is speculated to have given Tunney enough time to recover and ultimately win the fight.

What was the outcome of the fight between Dempsey and Gene Tunney?

• Dempsey won

• Dempsey lost

• Draw

• No contest

What was the name given to the fight where Dempsey lost by decision?

• Battle of the Long Count

• Fight of the Century

• The Great Showdown

• Dempsey's Last Stand

What rule did Dempsey ignore during the count?

• Returning to a neutral corner

• Counting to ten

• Throwing punches

• Taking a break

How did the referee's actions affect Tony during the fight?

• Gave him time to recover

• Disqualified him

• Stopped the fight

• Ignored the rules

What speculation exists regarding the delay in the count?

• It helped Dempsey win

• It allowed Tony to recover

• It was unfair to Dempsey

• It changed the rules of boxing