Gentleman Jim Corbett: The Truth Behind a Boxing Legend

Myler, Patrick

ISBN 10: 186105212X / ISBN 13: 9781861052124

Published by Robson Books, London, 1998

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Light orange cloth binding. Minimal wear to jacket, minor surface scrape to front top right corner. Pages clean, binding very good. Foreword by Barry McGuigan. James J. Corbett holds a special place in boxing history. A pioneer of scientific ringcraft, he was largely responsible for transforming the sport from a brutal test of raw strength and courage into an art form. The first world heavyweight champion under the Marquis of Queensberry Rules, when gloves replaced fists, he toppled the mighty John L. Sullivan in 1892 in one of the ring's great upsets. In this frank biography, Patrick Myler looks at the man behind the legend. It is a fresh and revealing insight into the life and times of one of the most talked-about sporting and social figures of his day.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gentleman Jim Corbett: The Truth Behind a Boxing Legend
• Publisher: Robson Books, London
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186105212X
• ISBN 13: 9781861052124
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Boxing

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Synopsis

James J. Corbett holds a very special place in boxing history. A pioneer of scientific ringcraft, he was largely responsible for transforming the sport from a brutal test of raw strength and courage into an art form. The first world heavyweight champion under Marquis of Queensberry Rules, when gloves replaced bare fists, he toppled the mighty John L. Sullivan in 1892 in one of the ring's great upsets.
His good looks, polished manners and immaculate dress sense earned Corbett the nickname 'Gentleman Jim'. He didn't always live up to it. Arrogant, moody and bigoted, he made enemies as easily as he charmed others.
In this frank biography, the only on 'Gentleman Jim' in over half a century, Patrick Myler looks at the man behind the legend. It is a fresh and revealing insight into the life and times of one of the most talked-about sporting and social figures of his day.