Tony DeMarco Biography
Nardo is the story of an Italian kid from Boston’s North End, and his rise through the boxing ranks to eventually become World Champ during the Golden Era of boxing.
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Nardo is the story of an Italian kid from Boston’s North End, and his rise through the boxing ranks to eventually become World Champ during the Golden Era of boxing.
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On June 28, 1868, a group of men gathered alongside a road 35 miles north of Albuquerque to witness a 165-round, 6-hour bare-knuckle brawl between well-known Colorado pugilist Barney Duffy and “Jack,” an unidentified fighter who died of his injuries.
Boxing in New Mexico, 1868-1940 Read More »
Whether opening saloons, raising cattle, or promoting sporting events, George Lewis “Tex” Rickard (1870-1929) possessed a drive to be the best.
Tex Rickard: Boxing’s Greatest Promoter Read More »
Jimmy Bivins was the ‘Duration’ light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion during WWII, but never had the opportunity to win a real world title.
Jimmy Bivins: The man who would be Champion Read More »
Born into extreme poverty in 1914, Jersey Joe Walcott began boxing at the age of 16 to help feed his hungry family.
Jersey Joe Walcott: A Boxing Biography Read More »
This four-volume reference work covers the history, records and lore of boxers and boxing.
Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers Read More »
In this book about the often underrated heavyweight champion, Primo Carnera, the life of Carnera is presented, from the early years to his death.
Primo Carnera: The Life and Career of the Heavyweight Boxing Champion Read More »
Clay Moyle’s second biography is a worthy successor to his critically acclaimed biography of Sam langford.
Billy Miske: The St. Paul Thunderbolt Read More »
This magnificent book should be mandatory reading for anyone interested in boxing’s rich history.
UnCrowned Champions Read More »