Ah, if that is the 1855 title by Francis Dowling then, yes, I have that one. Bell's Life must have been the publisher. Looks like I have that...
Perhaps some here would be interested to see a new digital boxing book exhibit that the University of Notre Dame recently put up:...
Boxiana? Sure, I also have an extra set available for sale on my website www.prizefightingbooks.com. Of course, that is also available on-line as...
"Beward that Clay as a boxing library. Expect to pay a pretty penny for these...if you can find them." Actually, thanks to reprints you can...
All three are older books, published in 1932, 1909 and 1918 I believe. But, I also believe the last two might be available as modern reprints now.
Three of my favorites: 'Champions Off Guard' by William Inglis 'The Roosevelt That I Know' by Mike Donovan 'Mike Donovan. The Making of a Man'...
"He was dropped, hurt, and beaten up numerous times throughout his career. Mentally he was tough because he often had to overcome getting dropped,...
Excerpt from 'Tony Zale. The Man of Steel': "From July of 1935 through mid-1937, Tony worked in the steel mills and requested every tough labor...
I've always thought it was interesting that Louis's trainer, Jack Blackburn, was quoted after Joe's victory over Tommy Farr in August of 1937 as...
"Graziano a bigger fight than lamotta? HAHA " Yep, do the research, you'll find out it's true. Graziano was the guy Mike Jacobs wanted Zale to...
"I think Nate bolden was the only black fighter he fought in his career and he lost." The pair split four fights prior to 1940.
"Shortly after Charles whipped Christoforidis in 1942, Tony Zale, the middleweight champion, entered the navy and didn't fight again for four...
I hear you Chuck. I don't know when Robinson was offered the fight. But, maybe it's precisely that series of bouts with LaMotta that turned him...
"Burt- Don't get me wrong. While Tony Zale shouldn't have been compelled to defend his world middleweight title in a bout with any fighter from...
"Zale did not fight ANY of the black murders row! Not one!" Which opportunity of equal or larger dollar amount did his management team turn...
