John L. Sullivan (Paperback)

Adam J. Pollack

ISBN 10: 078642558X / ISBN 13: 9780786425587

Published by McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC, 2006

About this Item

Paperback. Essentially the last of the bare-knuckle heavyweight champions, John L. Sullivan was instrumental in the acceptance of gloved fighting. His charisma and popular appeal during this transitional period contributed greatly to making boxing a nationally popular, "legitimate" sport. Sullivan became boxing's first superstar and arguably the first of any sport. From his first match in the late 1870s through his final championship fight in 1892, this biography contains a thoroughly researched, detailed accounting of John L. Sullivan's boxing career. With special attention to the 1880s, the decade during which Sullivan came to prominence, it follows Sullivan's skill development and discusses his opponents and fights in detail, providing various viewpoints of a single event. Beginning with a discussion of early boxing practices, the sport itself is placed within sociological, legal and historical contexts including anti-prize fighting laws and the so-called "color line." A complete record of Sullivan's career is also included. From his first match in the late 1870s through his final fight in 1905, this biography contains a detailed accounting of John L Sullivan's boxing career. With special attention to the 1880s, it follows Sullivan's skill development and discusses his opponents in detail, providing various viewpoints of a single event. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: John L. Sullivan (Paperback)
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078642558X
• ISBN 13: 9780786425587
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Essentially the last of the bare-knuckle heavyweight champions, John L. Sullivan was instrumental in the acceptance of gloved fighting. His charisma and popular appeal during this transitional period contributed greatly to making boxing a nationally popular, "legitimate" sport. Sullivan became boxing's first superstar and arguably the first of any sport.

From his first match in the late 1870s through his final championship fight in 1892, this biography contains a thoroughly researched, detailed accounting of John L. Sullivan's boxing career. With special attention to the 1880s, the decade during which Sullivan came to prominence, it follows Sullivan's skill development and discusses his opponents and fights in detail, providing various viewpoints of a single event. Beginning with a discussion of early boxing practices, the sport itself is placed within sociological, legal and historical contexts including anti-prize fighting laws and the so-called "color line." A complete record of Sullivan's career is also included.

About the Author

Adam J. Pollack is a staff writer for Cyberboxingzone.com (CBZ), is vice chair of USA Boxing's National Board of Review, and a member of the Women's Subcommittee. He is also a boxing coach and attorney living in Iowa City, Iowa.