Published Boxing Books
The Promise of Women’s Boxing: A Momentous New Era for the Sweet Science (Hardcover – June 4, 2024) by Malissa Smith (Author), Claressa Shields (Foreword) Description A timely exploration of modern women’s boxing, from its first inclusion in the 2012 Olympics to today, featuring such trailblazers as Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields, and more. […]
The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (Images of Sports) by John DiSanto (Author) DESCRIPTION The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (PABHOF) was established in 1958 to honor the elite performers of the state’s boxing history. The first five-person class of inductees included ring legends Billy Conn, Harry Greb, Tommy Loughran, Philadelphia Jack O’Brien, and Lew Tendler. The
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Homicide Hank: The Life of Boxing Legend Henry Armstrong by Kenneth Bridgham
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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT Murder on Federal Street Tyrone Everett, the Black Mafia, Fixed Fights, and the Last Golden Age of Philadelphia Boxing (Release Date: May 23, 2023) BOOK DETAILS: Six months after losing a world title fight that remains infamous as one of the last mob fixes in boxing, Tyrone “The Butterfly” Everett—a flashy, handsome lightweight
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Tony Canzoneri: The Boxing Life of a Five-Time World Champion by Mark Allen Baker Description At age 23, Tony Canzoneri already had three division titles under his belt and was widely considered one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world. Holding victories over Johnny Dundee, Charles “Bud” Taylor, Benny Bass, Jack “Kid” Berg, Kid Chocolate,
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Dick Tiger Inc.: Undaunted by Justina Ihetu (Author) About the book A boxing enigma and arguably the most successful athlete in Africa’s sports history, Dick Tiger was a beacon of hope and inspiration in the defining moments of Nigeria’s history. With a toughness hewn from his childhood in the rustic backwoods of Southeastern Nigeria he was able
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Description Among the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time, Willie Pep (1922-2006) was a virtuoso of the squared circle. A two-time World Featherweight Champion, his International Boxing Hall of Fame professional record stands at 230 wins, 11 losses and one draw, with 65 knockouts and two winning streaks of more than 62 victories–each longer than
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Clash of the Little Giants: George Dixon, Terry McGovern and the Culture of Boxing in America, 1890-1910 Paperback – July 28, 2022 by Arne K. Lang (Author) About the book In the late 1990s, when boxing was rivaling the popularity of baseball, George Dixon and Terry McGovern were among its most famous practitioners. Their paths crossed in
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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT The Duke: The Life and Lies of Tommy Morrison by Carlos Acevedo BOOK DETAILS: In the early 1990s, Tommy Morrison burst onto the scene to become one of the most controversial fighters of his era. Handsome, eloquent, and dynamic, Morrison parlayed destructive knockout power and a starring role in Rocky V into celebrity
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