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Overview"Born Luigi d'Ambrosio, Lou Ambers grew up in Herkimer, New York, during the Great Depression. He and his nine siblings watched their father lose his business. Then they lost their father. Taking to the ring as a ""bootleg"" boxer to support his family, ""The Herkimer Hurricane"" soon became an undefeated contender, losing only one of more than fifty fights in his first three years as a professional. A keen judge of distance with prodigious hand speed, he worked just within punching range, busily slipping and feinting, then slashing in with hooks and uppercuts. In 1936, he faced his idol and mentor, Tony Canzoneri, and defeated him to capture the world lightweight championship. Ambers held the title for twenty-three months, losing it in a historic fight with the formidable Henry Armstrong (1938) but regaining it in a rematch the following year. As the 1930s ended, so did Amber's impressive career. This book chronicles the life of one of the great 20th century lightweights, who retired with a Hall of Fame record of 90-8-6 with 30 KOs." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark Allen BakerPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9781476682204ISBN 10: 1476682208 Pages: 241 Publication Date: 28 May 2021 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Bootleg Boxing in New York State One. Hometown History Two. Luigi Giuseppe D’Ambrosio Three. 1933—You’re Getting to Be a Habit Four. 1934—Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled Five. 1935—Lullaby of Broadway Six. 1936—Tragedy and Triumph Seven. 1937—Pennies from Heaven Eight. 1938—Thanks for the Memory Nine. 1939—Heaven Can Wait Ten. 1940—I Want a Girl Eleven. 1941—You Made Me Love You Twelve. The Flight to Phoenix Appendix A: Luigi Giuseppe D’Ambrosio—A Selected Boxing Record Appendix B: Federation of Amateur Sports Clubs Directory of Selected Boxers (1931–1933) Appendix C: Official Records of Associated Members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsMeticulously researched...Baker is at his best describing the action of Lou's most significant fights. --Ringside Seat We loved this book and walked away with a new found respect and awe for Lou Ambers. -- Meticulously researched...Baker is at his best describing the action of Lou's most significant fights. --Ringside Seat Author InformationMark Allen Baker, business executive and author of hundreds of articles and more than 25 books, is the only person to serve the International Boxing Hall of Fame as an author, historian, chairperson, sponsor, volunteer and biographer. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, and was accorded a Lifetime Award of Merit by the State University of New York in 2022. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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