All boxersTunney Hunsaker
Boxing · Deceased17-15-1RECORD
8WINS BY KO / TKO
9WINS BY DECISION
33PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Tunney Morgan Hunsaker |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 1 Sep 1930 |
| Died | 27 Apr 2005 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Princeton, Kentucky, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1952–1962 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 22 Jul 1952 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Joe Shelton, 6 Apr 1962 |
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Background
Tunney Hunsaker was an American heavyweight best known as the first professional opponent of Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) in 1960. He later served 38 years as police chief of Fayetteville, West Virginia.
Fight history
33 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Joe Shelton | KO | 10 | 2:43 | 6 Apr 1962 | Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, Beckley, West Virginia, US | |
| Win | Thomas Dejarnette | KO | 1 | 24 Feb 1962 | WV State Penitentiary, Beckley, West Virginia, US | ||
| Loss | Sonny Banks | KO | 2 | 16 Oct 1961 | Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Loss | Thomas Dejarnette | TKO | 8 | 2:10 | 28 Sep 1961 | WV State Penitentiary, Beckley, West Virginia, US | |
| Win | Herman Wilson | TKO | 6 | 22 Aug 1961 | Fairgrounds Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky, US | ||
| Loss | Tod Herring | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 25 Apr 1961 | City Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US | ||
| Loss | Alejandro Lavorante | KO | 5 | 2:31 | 21 Mar 1961 | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, US | |
| Loss | Cassius Clay | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 29 Oct 1960 | Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, US | Clay's pro debut | |
| Loss | Tom McNeeley | TKO | 9 | 1:30 | 12 Apr 1960 | Boston Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| Loss | Johnny Jenkins | Decision (split) | 6 | 5 Feb 1960 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Jim O'Connell | Decision (points) | 10 | 16 Jan 1960 | Kenova, West Virginia, US | ||
| Loss | Hosea Chapman | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 14 Nov 1959 | Memorial Auditorium, Fayetteville, West Virginia, US | For West Virginia heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Bert Whitehurst | TKO | 10 | 30 Sep 1959 | Charlotte, North Carolina, US | ||
| Loss | Ernie Terrell | Decision (points) | 8 | 24 Jul 1959 | Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, US | ||
| Win | Bennie Thomas | Decision (points) | 8 | 1 Jul 1959 | Louisville, Kentucky, US | ||
| Draw | Hosea Chapman | Decision (split) | 12 | 20 Jun 1959 | Ravenswood, West Virginia, US | For West Virginia heavyweight title | |
| Win | Billy Walters | KO | 1 | 2 May 1959 | Fayetteville, West Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Terrell Pruitt | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 28 Mar 1959 | Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, US | ||
| Win | Tiny Gibson | KO | 3 | 30 Sep 1958 | Fayetteville, West Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Herbert Hair | KO | 2 | 16 Aug 1958 | Memorial Auditorium, Fayetteville, West Virginia, US | ||
| Loss | Emil Brtko | KO | 2 | 1:58 | 23 Jun 1958 | High School Stadium, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, US | |
| Win | Jim Saddler | Decision (split) | 6 | 9 Jun 1953 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Win | O'Neal Crocker | TKO | 4 | 2 Jun 1953 | Ringside Club, Houston, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Carl Griffin | KO | 1 | 1:11 | 20 Apr 1953 | Dallas Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US | |
| Win | Joe Arthur | Decision (split) | 10 | 10 Mar 1953 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Ranchero Alonzo | Decision (points) | 8 | 10 Feb 1953 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Loss | Ranchero Alonzo | Decision (points) | 6 | 30 Dec 1952 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Loss | Whitey Berlier | Decision (points) | 10 | 5 Nov 1952 | Houston, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Pat Viola | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 20 Oct 1952 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Jesus Vargas | KO | 3 | 7 Oct 1952 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Ranchero Alonzo | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 Sep 1952 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Pat Viola | Decision (points) | 6 | 31 Jul 1952 | Austin, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Pat Viola | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 22 Jul 1952 | Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US | Pro debut |
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