John died just a few months later, and the promotion was then run by Frank. Through most of the 1940s and 1950s, Frank Tunney's biggest star was local hero Whipper Billy Watson, who became a two-time world champion.
Just a few months after John's passing, Frank took over the promotion. During much of the 1940s and 1950s, Frank Tunney’s most notable figure was local hero Whipper Billy Watson, who won the world championship twice.