Bibliograph

Boxing in America, an autopsy, David L. Hudson Jr

Type

Label

Boxing in America, an autopsy, David L. Hudson Jr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-192) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Boxing in America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

606787608

Responsibility statement

David L. Hudson Jr

Sub title

an autopsy

Summary

"This book presents a sweeping view of boxing in the United States and the influence of the sport on American culture"--, Provided by publisher"This book is about Boxing in America"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1. John L. Sullivan : boxing hero and cultural icon -- 2. Race and boxing : the intractable color line and the phenomenon of Jack Johnson -- 3. Joe Louis : Heavyweight great and American hero -- 4. Rocky Marciano : undefeated and underappreciated -- 5. The incomparable Ali -- 6. The incredible story and comeback of "Big" George Foreman -- 7. Mike Tyson : "the baddest man on the planet" -- 8. Journeymen : forgotten warriors of the sweet science -- 9. Death in the ring -- 10. Prison boxers -- 11. The future of boxing and the threat of mixed martial arts

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