A Round of Boxing

A Round of Boxing

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A Round of Boxing

A Trip Through Time




Author:Ralph Oates
Language:English
Format:Softcover
Dimensions:6.15" x 9.25"
Pages:208
Photos:B&W
Publisher:Fonthill Media
ISBN:9781781556924
Item No. 9781781556924



A Round of Boxing is a journey through time looking at the many astonishing feats which have taken place inside the square ring over the years. From the first world heavyweight title fight which took place under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1892 between John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett to the present time. The fascinating facts are presented in chronological order in an easy to read way. The features inside the book include not just the world champions but the many other fighters both male and female who have hence put on the gloves and graced the professional and amateur rings during their careers. The many facts include highlights from every weight division from the strawweight to the heavyweight poundage. Details of when the various fight organizations who thus control the sport came in to existence. The book is illustrated by a number of photographs both action and portrait. A knockout read which the regular and casual follower’s of boxing will find to be of great interest thus adding to their knowledge about the sport.


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