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The Great Prize Fight
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Author : Alan Lloyd
language : en
Publisher: Souvenir Press
Release Date : 2005
The Great Prize Fight written by Alan Lloyd and has been published by Souvenir Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Alan Lloyd recreates the fight that was boxing's first world championship. It took place in Hampshire on April 17th 1860 when Britain's foremost fighter, Tom Sayers of Camden Town, fought the American favourite, Tom Heenan, for a prize of £200 and the winner was heralded the world champion. The Great Fight was the sensation of its time.
The American Fistiana
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1849
The American Fistiana written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with Boxing categories.
The Passing Of Prize Fighting A Collection Of Classic Articles From Pugilistica The Times And Punch Magazine
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Author : Various Authors
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2016-08-26
The Passing Of Prize Fighting A Collection Of Classic Articles From Pugilistica The Times And Punch Magazine written by Various Authors and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Prizefighting
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Author : Arne K. Lang
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-09-17
Prizefighting written by Arne K. Lang and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-17 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind's most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and political allies overcame both legal and moral roadblocks to make fisticuffing a lively commercial enterprise. The book begins with the clandestine bare-knuckle fights in eighteenth-century London, and ends with the vibrant, large-scale productions of modern Las Vegas "fight nights." Along the way, he explains many of the myths about antiquarian prizefighters, describes the origins of slave fight folklore, and examines the forces that transformed Las Vegas into the world's leading venue for important fights.
The American Fistiana
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Author : Patrick Timony
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1849
The American Fistiana written by Patrick Timony and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with Boxing categories.
I Fought Them All
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Author : Moira Sharkey
language : en
Publisher: Magic Rat Books
Release Date : 2010
I Fought Them All written by Moira Sharkey and has been published by Magic Rat Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
**WINNER: WISHING SHELF PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2011** In the 1890s the fight game was changing. The prize-fighters and bare-knuckle brawlers were disappearing as the new “scientific” boxers emerged to fight under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. Irishman Tom Sharkey was the never-say-die fighter who bridged the gap between old and new. Within a short time of arriving in America he took on all the top boxers of his day: his hero John L Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and the man who would become not only his greatest foe but his best friend, Jim Jeffries. Their 25-round world title fight at Coney Island was one of the most gruelling and compelling encounters ever seen inside a ring. I Fought Them All prints the fact and the legend, and is chocked full of the rich characters who dominated the sport and politics of the period, from Wild West gunman Wyatt Earp to Tim “Dry Dollar” Sullivan of New York’s Tammany Hall. It is the story of an Irish immigrant, a sporting celebrity who won and lost a fortune, and of a man described by the New York Times as a “ring immortal”. REVIEWS: “Hugely entertaining and exquisitely researched, I Fought Them All shines a penetrating and long-overdue spotlight on one of the most fascinating figures in boxing history. Revelations about Sharkey’s private life are eye-popping, and the book is especially thorough in covering the Earp controversy. ‘Sailor’ Tom himself would growl his approval, and his massive chest would swell even larger. It’s a great contribution to ring history.” Pete Ehrmann, boxing writer, contributor to The Ring “I Fought Them All is an excellent read. It’s well-researched and is good news for boxing fans everywhere. ‘Sailor’ Tom Sharkey was an aggressive, relentless and powerful heavyweight who ranks among the greatest who ever entered the ring. He was an earlier version of the splendid fighter, Rocky Marciano. Tom had the misfortune of fighting when boxing legends Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons were at their best. Had he fought at any other time in history, he very likely would have been heavyweight champion of the world.” Tracy Callis, boxing historian “The book features an array of characters including Wild West gunman Wyatt Earp and boxing legends such as John L. Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. At its heart is the astonishing 50-year rivalry and friendship between Sharkey and Jim Jeffries, which started after their 25-round world title fight at Coney Island and lasted until the two men died a few weeks apart in 1953.” Boxing Ireland “…it emits quality from the first opening crack of the hardcover until its final satisfying closing.” Marty Mulcahey, Max Boxing “…A fascinating story… Very well-researched piece of work with many anecdotal gems… I Fought Them All is a tale of one man who travelled from his homeland and ended up inAmericato swap blows with arguably the toughest pugilists to have ever fought in the ring. Along the way we are introduced to ‘injuns’, gun-slingers, shipwrecks, tragic love stories, gambling, acts of heroism and, of course, gruelling fights. I thoroughly recommend this book.” Glenn Wilson
The Prize Fight Preparing To Face Life S Biggest Battles
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Author : Clayton McCombe
language : en
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Release Date : 2016-05-22
The Prize Fight Preparing To Face Life S Biggest Battles written by Clayton McCombe and has been published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-22 with Fiction categories.
Have you ever felt beat down by life? Like you're in a fight that you had no chance to prepare for and have no clue how to get through? So many times we're caught off guard by the trials in our life, and it causes us to fight out of fear instead of purpose. We spend our time searching for quick fixes to better ourselves, but we fall to doubt and discouragement when we can't see the benefit to our battles. The Prize Fight is not a book about avoiding the battle or being victorious in the battle, but about finding value in the midst of the battle. It's about adjusting your focus from simply making it out of life struggles to growing within them. You must be open to change and willing to challenge yourself before you will ever find success in life's trials. Walk with author, Clayton McCombe, as he uncovers the importance of preparing for battles through the eyes of a fighter. Learn to identify the type of battle you are facing and the secret of where your true strength lies. Find out what it takes to train and discipline yourself to be ready for anything that life throws at you. It's time that you stop allowing your battles to define you and start letting them refine you! It's time to create your legacy in The Prize Fight!
Bareknuckles
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Author : Dennis Brailsford
language : en
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
Release Date : 1988
Bareknuckles written by Dennis Brailsford and has been published by Lutterworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with History categories.
Bareknuckle fighting was one of the first organised spectators' sports and the first to boast a World Championship. Yet paradoxically throughout its history it was illegal. Dennis Brailsford is the first historian to describe the entire history of bareknuckle fighting from the Regency period until its decline in the early years of this century. He covers not only the London Ring spread of bareknuckle fighting to America and Australia. He introduces us to the individuals, the great names of bareknuckle fighting: Mendoza, Gully, and 'Gentleman' John Jackson, looking at their lives, how they trained, how matches were set up, fighting styles, financial rewards and their post-fighting careers. He also shows how new methods of travel and communication affected the organisation of fights and the efforts of those who tried to prevent them.
Legalizing Transportation Of Prize Fight Films
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce. Subcommittee on S. 2047
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1939
Legalizing Transportation Of Prize Fight Films written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce. Subcommittee on S. 2047 and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1939 with Boxing categories.
Legalizing Transportation Of Prize Fight Films
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Author : United States. U.S. Congress. Senate. Comm't on interstate commerce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1939
Legalizing Transportation Of Prize Fight Films written by United States. U.S. Congress. Senate. Comm't on interstate commerce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1939 with categories.