Tunney Hunsaker R.I.P.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 28 Apr 2005, 08:15

Muhammad Ali's first ever professional opponent has died.

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. -- Tunney Hunsaker, who lost to Muhammad Ali in the boxing great's first professional fight, has died at age 75.

Hunsaker died Monday at Willow Bay, an extended care home, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, according to Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Hunsaker was Fayetteville's police chief when he fought then-Cassius Clay at Louisville's Freedom Hall on Oct. 29, 1960. Hunsaker was a journeyman heavyweight who had fought more than 30 bouts. Clay was 18.

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Rest In Peace.

hanffro · Post by **hanffro** » 29 Apr 2005, 17:16

RIP, Tunney Hunsaker.

Let's not forget that this honest craftsman lasted the distance against 2 worldchampions-t-be: Clay and Terrell.