Overview

"For all hard-core boxing fans, this book introduces the reader to New Jersey stars of the 20th century--gladiators who fought in blood-soaked rings bringing entertainment to millions for little pay. They must not be forgotten. The book contains many little known facts about these fine men, all trying to punch out a living for their families in hard times. The author has followed the sport for 75 years and worked in all phases of it. Readers will learn of the hard work, dedication and respect developed by these fighters in the ""sweet science."""

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert F. Fernandez, Sr.
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.286kg
ISBN:  

9780786494767

ISBN 10:   078649476
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   20 August 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword (Peter R. Nozza and Thomas A. Kaczmarek) Preface James J. Braddock: Cinderella Man Boxing Spawns Gentlemen: An Ode to Vic Creelman The Jersey Nightstick: Tony Galento and Other Jersey Bombers Ike Williams: Lightweight Champion Extraordinaire The Garfield Gunner School of Local Ring Greats: New Jersey’s Laurel Garden and Meadowbrook Bowl Jersey Joe Walcott in Two Parts The Irvington Milkman: Charley Fusari, New Jersey’s Golden Boy Joe Louis’s “Exhibitions”: Joe Cheshul and Henry “Snow” Flakes The Russian Lion and the Philly Fox The Staircase to Boxing’s Fond Memories Joe Frazier: Deceiving First Appearances Tony Riccio: The Tungsten Steel Man Al Guido: The Measuring Man Chuck Wepner: The Red Badge of Courage Freddie “Red” Cochrane Rocky Graziano: The Dead End Kid Promoter George “Korn” Kobb Please Don’t Pass the Sugar: Sugar Ray Robinson Frankie DePaula More Thumbnail Sketches Boxing Trivia Boxing Trivia Answers Index

Reviews

"""an enjoyable and informative reminder of these boxing legends...offers a hugely entertaining slice of American sporting lore that will engage boxing fans, history lovers, and others through and through. Recommended""--ARBA."

an enjoyable and informative reminder of these boxing legends...offers a hugely entertaining slice of American sporting lore that will engage boxing fans, history lovers, and others through and through. Recommended --ARBA.

an enjoyable and informative reminder of these boxing legends...offers a hugely entertaining slice of American sporting lore that will engage boxing fans, history lovers, and others through and through. Recommended --<i>ARBA</i>.

Author Information

The late Robert F. Fernandez, Sr., lived in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania.

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