Boxing in New Mexico 1868-1940 By: Chris Cozzone and Jim Boggio Publisher: McFarland Pages: 440 Pages Here's a review but maybe a bit biased as the writer is part of fightnews http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/book-review-boxing-in-new-mexico-194821
So....what's it all about then, who features etc etc? The Gaspar Ortega book is out now but I haven't read it yet. Apparently features all the great 60s TV fighters
Only got info that's on link - it was only posted about 3hrs ago & I stumbled on it. It mentions: Hugh McSparron, the lightweight champion of New Mexico John H. Shanssey A fight going for over 6hrs (185 rounds) between Barney Duffey & Jack ? Ray Young Wallace Kinney Johnson - Flynn fight in 1912 it's a bit sparse on info at moment - hopefully google will allow the search feature so we can have a look.
The preface & first 3 chapters can be read for free (I've not read them yet) Table of Contents Part1 1. Bareknuckle, 1868 2. Prizefighting Arrives, 1880's 3. The Rise of Prizefighting, 1890-1895 4. The Fall of Prizefighting, 1895-1896 5. Outlawed, 1896-1911 6. Hometown Pioneers, Pre 1912 Part2 7. The Boxing Explosion of 1912 8. The First Golden Age 1912-1916 9. Rise of New Mexicans, 1912-1916 10. Fall & Rise, Fall & Rise -The Saga of Benny Chavez, 1912-1917 Part3 11. Border battles, Soldier Wars, 1916-1919 12. Veterans of the Ring, Veterans of War. 1918-1922 Part4 13. In Search of a Champion, 1922-1925 14. The House That Mack Built, 1925-1928 15. The Uncrowned Champion, 1929-1930 16. Mackless New Mexico, 1929-1930 17. End of an Era, 1931-1932 Part 5 18. Three for One, 1930-1935 19. The Clouting Caballero, 1930-1939 20. The Scene Goes "Small," 1935-1940 Finales Glossary Chapter Notes Bibliography Index http://www.amazon.com/Boxing-Mexico-1868-1940-Chris-Cozzone/dp/0786468289
