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Explore the life and battles of boxing's early giants in one gripping, richly detailed volume. This nonfiction work offers a sweeping look at Jack Johnson’s rise, the color-and-era of ring sport, and the key rivalries that shaped heavyweight boxing. It also compiles the complete records of legendary fighters such as John L. Sullivan, James J. Corbett, Robert Fitzsimmons, James J. Jeffries, Tommy Burns, Peter Jackson, and Jim Flynn, providing a historical snapshot of the sport’s development.
Two concise sections frame the era: a narrative of Johnson’s career highlights and the broader record of top contenders, winners, and rivals. Readers will gain a clear sense of the times, the rules, and the personalities who made boxing a defining sport of the era.
- A vivid career timeline that traces major bouts, rivalries, and milestone moments
- Detailed fighter records and outcomes you can skim or study
- Context on race, promotion, and the culture surrounding early 20th‑century boxing
- Biographical sketches paired with fight-by-fight snapshots for quick understanding
Ideal for fans of boxing history, sports biographies, and readers seeking a compact, fact‑driven chronicle of the era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and career of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight boxing champion of the world. The author traces Johnson's journey from his humble beginnings in Galveston, Texas, to his rise to the top of the boxing world, and the racism he faced throughout his career. The book also provides insights into the broader social and cultural context of the time, and the role of boxing in American society. The author argues that Johnson's victory over James J. Jeffries in 1910 was a watershed moment in American history, and a powerful symbol of the struggle for racial equality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333799878_0
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