[FONT="]Press Release*************************[/FONT] [FONT="] For Immediate Release[/FONT] [FONT="] Win By KO Publications is proud to announce the release of [/FONT] [FONT="]Joe Jennette: Boxings Ironman[/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]In this first and only biography of New Jersey heavyweight boxing contender Joe Jennette, author Joe Botti chronicles the life and career of this interracial athlete who competed in the longest boxing contest of the twentieth century. From 1904 to 1922, Jennette faced and defeated the most dangerous fighters of his era, including Jack Johnson, Sam Langford, and Sam McVea. Jennette was unable to secure a title shot due to the fact that the world was fixated with finding a Caucasian boxer to defeat Jack Johnson in the "great white hope" era. The story deals with the struggles of interracial romance, racism, and the world of boxing in the early twentieth century. [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]Joe Botti is the Founder and Head Coach of the Union City Boxing Club in Union City, N.J. A former amateur boxer, Botti has trained over 30 New Jersey Golden Glove champions and currently manages and trains professional and amateur boxers. [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]The 448-page book contains over one-hundred rare photos, many never before published. [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]The book is available on amazon.com and other internet booksellers.[/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]Link: [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]****://***.amazon.com/Joe-Jennette-...UTF8&qid=1370282590&sr=8-3&keywords=Joe+Botti[/FONT]
Adam- Have you read this? It's a great story but can the guy write? Here it is 2013 and we don't even have the definitive Harry Greb book. How much can I hold out hope that Jeanette's story has been well told?
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Joe clearly put a lot of work and research into this book. He even obtained parts of Jennette's scrapbook, which had rare photos, articles, etc. plus he obtained photos from the family. It's a good read. But you don't have to take my word for it. I'm sure someone will buy it and post about it.
Did he see Jeannette on flim though? You can see Jeanette in his near prime vs. Langford, and sparring as an old man vs Jack Johnson for World War II bonds. One thing about Jeannette is this. He had amazing stamina, and was very active, even as an old man. Jeannette had a spear like jab, fast hands, and tons of heart. Drawbacks were he was not a puncher, and sometimes lacked ring generalship.
I bought it even thought it was a leap of faith ... figure it has to have a few golden nuggets at least ... I will post my thoughts as it should come soon ...
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