Heavyweight Boxing In The 1970s
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Heavyweight Boxing In The 1970s
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Author : Joe Ryan
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-03-07
Heavyweight Boxing In The 1970s written by Joe Ryan and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This work covers the individuals and events of what most consider to be the greatest era in boxing history. The first chapter compares the 1970s to all other eras, from the early 1900s and Jack Johnson to the present day and the Klitschko brothers, proving through an established set of criteria that the '70s stand above all other eras. The second chapter focuses on the tumultuous 1960s and the circumstances that led to the blossoming of unprecedented competition. The remaining ten chapters cover the years 1970 through 1979, revisiting the people and the rivalries of an era that produced Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Norton and Holmes, boxers known to people who didn't even follow the sport.
Smokin Joe
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Author : Joe Frazier
language : en
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Release Date : 2013-10-10
Smokin Joe written by Joe Frazier and has been published by Blackstone Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When boxing was bold, bright, and glamorous and the fights were the hottest sporting events of the year, Joe Frazier was king as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. From 1970 to 1973 he reigned. With a career record of 32-4-1 with twenty-seven knockouts and an Olympic gold medal, Frazier leaves little question that he was one of the greatest fighters of all time. Well-known, loved, and revered as a gentleman and a fierce competitor in the ring, Joe Frazier speaks his mind in Smokin' Joe-about growing up poor and fighting in the first $2.5 million bout; about the early days of his friendship with Muhammad Ali and how their relationship changed; and about the often corrupt world of boxing and what really went on inside and outside the ring. Personable, good-natured, and funny, Frazier's story is a real delight.
Primo Carnera
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Author : Joseph S. Page
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10
Primo Carnera written by Joseph S. Page and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
At over six and a half feet tall and nearly 300 pounds, heavyweight champion Primo Carnera was a giant for his times, but today “the Ambling Alp” is too often written off as an unskilled oaf and a product of the mob dealings that plagued boxing during the 1930s. He may not have been a natural in the ring, but he worked as hard as any boxer to learn his craft, to be in top condition, and he repeatedly showed that he was tougher than nails. This biography details Carnera’s early life and boxing career, his success as a fighter as well as accusations of fight fixing, his strengths and limitations in the ring, and his later career as a wrestler.
One Punch From The Promised Land
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Author : John Florio
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2013-08-29
One Punch From The Promised Land written by John Florio and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
It was 1976 when Leon and Michael Spinks first punched their way into America’s living rooms. That year, they became the first brothers to win Olympic gold in the same Games. Shortly thereafter, they became the first brothers to win the heavyweight title: Leon toppled The Greatest, Muhammad Ali; Michael beat the unbeatable Larry Holmes. With a cast of characters that includes Ali, Holmes, Mike Tyson, Gerry Cooney, Dwight Qawi, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and dozens of friends, relatives, and boxing figures, ONE PUNCH FROM THE PROMISED LAND tells the unlikely story of the Spinks brothers. Their rise from the Pruitt-Igoe housing disaster. Their divergent paths of success. And their relationship with America. The book also uncovers stories never before made public: the big paydays, the high living, the backroom deals. It’s not afraid to tackle an issue rarely discussed: Does the heavyweight title deliver on its promise to young men in the inner city? This is the definitive story of Leon and Michael Spinks. And a cross-examination of heavyweight boxing in 20th century America.
Heavyweight Boxing Champions
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Author : Terry Middleton
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2021-05-28
Heavyweight Boxing Champions written by Terry Middleton and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book is dedicated to my grandfather, Clarence Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Army during WWI, and my Father, Dennis Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Navy during WWII. My first memories were watching my Dad workout when I was a young kid. He used Boxing and weight training routines as a way to exercise after the war.
The Last Great Contenders
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Author : Richard Poche
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-09-08
The Last Great Contenders written by Richard Poche and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-08 with categories.
"THE LAST GREAT CONTENDERS" -The heavyweight division of the 1970s was arguably the most competitive in boxing history. Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Muhammad Ali all earned the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World during this time period. But in order to be the "baddest man on the planet" they had to survive a crucible of contenders unlike any other in the division''s history. Names like Ken Norton, Jerry Quarry, Earnie Shavers, Jimmy Young and others dotted the landscape. No fighter who competed during this era emerged from these battles unscathed. "I AVOIDED HIM..." Jerry Quarry was named by George Foreman as the greatest fighter to never win a title and Foreman freely admits to have avoided him. Many a viewer felt Jimmy Young defeated both Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton but his style was not "crowd pleasing." Jeff Merritt was labeled as a "can''t miss" prospect by everyone who ever saw him...But the drug lifestyle robbed him of his future. Earnie Shavers punched "like a Mack truck" but a soft chin and poor stamina led to untimely losses. "FOREMAN GOES DOWN!!" Anyone who has seen Foreman versus Lyle will never forget it. The last round of Holmes versus Norton has made for many a barber shop conversation. Quarry vs. Frazier is the equivalent of the immovable object against the irresistible force. Shavers vs. Lyle was a seldom seen classic. Great fighters all competing for what was a modern day answer to a gladiator tournament. These brutal battles became the standard by which all heavyweight fights are judged. "PAY UP, MOTHER F*CKER!" What did Roy "Tiger" Williams say when Muhammad Ali owes him money? The two engaged in a fierce two day sparring session to settle their dispute. This was an example of how sometimes the best fights took place outside the arena and in the gym, sparking rumors and hearsay. Was Sonny Liston knocked cold by ex-Marine Mac Foster in an Oakland gym? Did Earnie Shavers leave Muhammad Ali''s camp by choice or was he thrown out? AMONG THE FIGHTERS FEATURED Rahman Ali - Brother of Muhammad Ali Ibar Arrington - Steel chinned ex-Navy champion Duane Bobick - The most criticized fighter of the era Rodney Bobick - Sparring partner for Ali, died in car accident Oscar Bonavena - Wild and wooly Argentinian Johnny Boudreaux - Was compared to Muhammad Ali Joe Bugner - Underrated veteran who fought them all George Chuvalo - Perhaps the toughest fighter of all time Henry Clark - Clever San Francisco heavyweight Dino Denis - Popular Massachusetts stick and mover Tony Doyle - Was considered Utah''s best boxing prospect Jim Lee Elder - Up and coming slugger who died from a brain tumor Lou Esa - Giant former bouncer out of Florida Mac Foster - Ex Marine who won 24 straight by knockout Jose Luis Garcia - Venezuelan slickster who ate himself out of contention Terry Hinke - Heavy left hooker who was Foreman''s sparring partner Morris Jackson - Nebraska power puncher Scrap Iron Johnson - The trial horse of the division Florida Al Jones - Giant Miami prospect hampered by a hand injury Boone Kirkman -Popular draw out of Washington state Scott Ledoux - Minnesota brawler who always gave his best Alvin Blue Lewis - Detroit tough guy Pedro Lovell - Popular Argentinian who fought out of L.A. Ron Lyle - Denver slugger who gave Foreman hell Humphrey McBride - The decade''s answer to Butterbean Jeff Merritt - Brutal left hooker who was knocked out by drug Fili Moala - Power punching Tongan Randy Neumann - Intelligent boxer who worked as a writer, model, and investor Ken Norton - Always gave Ali fits Jack O''Halloran - Goliath who suffered from "gigantism" Jerry Quarry - One of the era''s most popular These fighters and more from A to Z are featured in this encyclopedia of heavyweight contenders of the 1970s.
The Heavyweight Championship
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Author : Nat Fleischer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
The Heavyweight Championship written by Nat Fleischer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Boxing categories.
They Must Fall
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Acc Art Books
Release Date : 2021-11-20
They Must Fall written by and has been published by Acc Art Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-20 with categories.
- Exclusive never-before-seen photos of Ali and other stars of the '70s boxing scene- Celebrates one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time, as well as those who went up against him in the ring- This edition also includes a special introductory essay by the late, great Jimmy BreslinFrom award-wining photographer Michael Brennan comes a book highlighting his extensive archive of powerful and sometimes very moving images from the world of boxing. They Must Fall: Muhammad Ali and the Men He Fought features images of not only Ali, the 'Greatest of All Time', but also of the men he fought in the ring. Brennan located former opponents for a special feature that ran over several pages in Sports Illustrated, to discover for himself where these great athletes ended up. "Around 1978, I had been in Houston, Texas photographing former Ali opponent George Foreman who had then reinvented himself as a roadside preacher. On the plane back to NYC, I thought, 'if that's what George is doing I wonder what the rest of his opponents are up to?' I set out to track down as many of the old guys as I could find. I really had no idea what I was going to do with the project. My first old opponent was coincidentally Ali's very first professional opponent, a man called Tunney Hunsaker. He was, at that time, the Police Chief of Fayetteville, West Virginia. After finding eight or nine guys, through a friend I pitched the idea to a guy called Gil Rogin, then the Editor of Sports Illustrated. I'm not exaggerating when I say he was 'all over it' immediately. He then commissioned me to track down many more." Willie Besmanoff, who fought Ali in 1961, became a youth counsellor. George Logan, who lost in a technical knockout in 1962, became a school truancy officer. When Brennen took photos of Joe Frazier in 1979, he was performing as a cabaret singer. Frazier fought Ali three times, winning the first fight in a famed Madison Square Garden match in 1971, but later lost in 1974 and 1975. Buster Mathis, who lost in 1971, went on to load trucks. George Foreman, who lost by a knockout in the 8th round in 1974, reinvented himself as a roadside preacher in 1978. This unique book is a look through Brennan's archive with a spotlight on the 1970s. It will contain several never-before-seen photos. With text throughout by Michael Brennan, including his original 1981 Sports Illustrated essay, this is an eye-opening and fascinating account of Ali and the men who challenged him in the ring. This edition also includes a special introductory essay by the late, great Jimmy Breslin.
When Boxing Was Like Ridiculously Racist
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Author : Ian Carey
language : en
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Release Date : 2013-02-21
When Boxing Was Like Ridiculously Racist written by Ian Carey and has been published by eBookIt.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-21 with Social Science categories.
This is the story of the lineage of Boxing's World Heavyweight Championship from 1882-1915 and how it explains a cultural attitude toward race and identity in that era. The first true national and international sports celebrities were boxers in the late 1800s. Soon after the abolishment of slavery in the United States the first World Champions of the sport were crowned. As the Champion of the World these boxing heavyweights were held on a pedestal of athletic dominance, and in the eyes of some white Americans, and many of those in the boxing community, these champions had to be white, anything else would challenge the belief of white Anglo-saxon superiority that many white Americans were clinging to at the time. It is the story of the symbol of the World Champion during that period and what it meant in society. It's also a story about a bunch of tough, bad-ass guys from over a hundred years ago that used to beat each other up.
Going The Distance
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Author : Ken Norton
language : en
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2000
Going The Distance written by Ken Norton and has been published by Sports Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The 1970s ushered in boxing's greatest class of heavyweight fighters. The fight game has never before or since seen such a talented and charismatic group. Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, and Ken Norton have been hailed as "Champions Forever, " as the world heavyweight title was passed among them throughout the decade. On March 31, 1973, Norton broke Ali's jaw in the process of winning a 12-round decision over "The Greatest." Going the Distance traces the incredible path of Norton's life, from Jacksonville, Illinois, to Northeast Missouri State University, to the U.S. Marines, to his historic bout with Ali in San Diego, California, and on to his life today. The book includes exclusive personal photos from Norton's collection, as well as a chronology of Norton's 49 professional fights.