Fitzsimmons Books

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  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    What are the best bio's of Fitzsimmons?
    I came across 2 on the net.
    The fighting Blacksmith & Prizefighter. Are there more & what do you recomend.
     
  2. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wait for mine to come out by the end of the year. It WILL be the most detailed ever written on him.
     
  3. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There's 'Ruby Robert' out there, very rare and expensive book though.
     
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    prizefighter is a fantastic read.
     
  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    For those of you who have read these or others does one stand out as being the most complete read?
     
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  7. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    To add alittle more here ,Im looking for all around Bio info on Fitz not just fight material.
    So I hope this explains a little better what Im looking for.
    That said can I get more input from the guys that read these bks. to stear me in the right direction.
    Thanks
     
  8. dalek

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    tbh reading prizefighter sheds light on fitz the man,as it tells some wonderful tales and incredible out of ring antics from the great man.i found these parts more entertaining than the fights covered.
     
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  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Did you also get a chance to read The Fighting Blacksmith by ODD?
    If so can You tell me which is the better book, or if anyone else has read both I would like your input as I am trying to find & buy one of these bks.
     
  10. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Please more help on which is the better bk. for me to spend my hard earned cash on.
     
  11. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think you are making a huge mistake not waiting for my book, but if you insist, get The Fighting Blacksmith by Gilbert Odd.
     
  12. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I'll be getting yours also:thumbsup
     
  13. Mendoza

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    I recomend [SIZE=-1]Bob Fitzsimmons " His Life and Battles " by Richard K. Fox. [/SIZE]

    Richard Fox was a boxing fan editor and chief of the Police Gazette Magazine. Fox was quite familiar with Fitzsimmons. Indeed Fox saw the fighting blacksmith in the ring on more than one occasion. The Police Gazette Magazine was the red light magazine of its day which focused on police matters, wild-west outlaws, strippers, and boxing.



     
  14. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Thanks, never heard of this one.
     
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