New Book - The Choynski Chronicles

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  1. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Win By KO Publications is proud to release The Choynski Chronicles, A Biography of Hall of Fame Boxer Jewish Joe Choynski, by Christopher J. LaForce.

    In this first and only biography of light-heavyweight champion and boxing legend Joe Choynski, author Chris LaForce chronicles the life and career of a pioneer of the gloved era of pugilism. Joe Choynski was one of the greatest, most courageous, brilliant, and respected Jewish boxers in history. Born in San Francisco, California in 1868, Joe Choynski fought nearly all of the greatest heavyweights of that division
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    s first Golden Age, despite weighing less than 170 pounds. He was one of the few who did not draw the color line. Included is a complete account of Joe
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    s professional fights.

    Come follow Choynski
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    s boxing career in such legendary matches as the battle on the Sacramento River barge with “Gentleman” Jim Corbett, his war with Bob Fitzsimmons, the classic brawls with “Sailor” Tom Sharkey, knockout of future heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, and his 20-round draw with soon-to-be heavyweight king Jim Jeffries.

    This book features over 180 photographs, many of them rare and published here, for the first time, anywhere!

    The book includes a Foreword by Herbert G. Goldman, former Managing Editor of Ring magazine and Editor-in-Chief of Boxing Illustrated, and a testimonial by renowned boxing historian, Tracy Callis. Chris LaForce has been a member of IBRO (the International Boxing Research Organization) since 1984. He has written several articles for the IBRO newsletter, and is a contributing writer for the Cyber Boxing Zone, Western States Jewish History and other historical societies.

    $44.95. Hardcover. 800 pages.
    Available via amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and other online dealers.
    Win By KO Publications (winbykopublications.com).

    http://www.amazon.com/The-Choynski-...=UTF8&qid=1383664765&sr=8-4&keywords=choynski
     
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  2. mcvey

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    This looks a good read , but I will buy your Jack Johnson book first!
     
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  3. The Long Count

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    Excellant choice to do a biography on! Does any all time great get as little mention as choynoski. Forgotten warrior.
     
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  4. Seamus

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    Looks good!
     
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  5. mcvey

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  6. The Long Count

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    hahah you got me Choynski
     
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  7. spinner

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    Looks good - but with that price tag, I'll see if it becomes available in my local library.
     
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  8. mcvey

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    A typo, just me being pedantic.:good
     
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  9. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I'll get it. 800 pages for $44.95. Thats not a bad price.
     
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  10. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    800 pages. Jesus.
     
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  11. Mendoza

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    I like it because its fresh material. There have been lots of books on the other guys. My main point of interest is Choynski's style. As an old man he showed fast feet sparring with Jeffries in 1910. But how did he really box?

    While Choynski could hit, too many journeyman went the distance with him. This could suggest he was a bit risk adverse hit and run type of fighter.

    It could also suggest his power was good, but not in Fitz, Jeffries, Sharkey's or Sullivan's class.
     
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  12. mcvey

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    We have the testaments of Jack Johnson , Bob Fitzsimmons ,Tom Sharkey ,and Jim Corbett regarding Choynski's power.ALL OF THEM STATED HE WAS THE HARDEST HITTER THEY FACED .Such unanimity of opinion is unheard of among common opponents.

    Choynski's problem was his lack of size, and his less than stellar chin.

    ps Don't forget my challenge on the Fitz thread.
     
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  13. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Choynski on the 1918 crop of fighters, might be of interest?

    "Leonard? Pretty fair, but not in the
    same class with Gans, Erne or McFadden. Isn't set when he hits. Has his
    right foot off the floor when he punches
    No foundation. Fighters can't hit when
    they aren't set. He's the best lightweight of a bad lot. That let's him out."
    "What do you think of Mike Gibbons?" he was asked.
    "Fancy boxer, but hasn't the right
    spirit," replied Joe. "His style is not
    bad, but he can't hit. Jabs, jabs, jabs.
    No hooks, no uppercuts, no right
    crosses. Footwork fair. Better ring
    general than the rest. No chance with
    Tommy Ryan. Billy West or Kid McCoy.
    They would cut him to pieces.
    "Ted Lewis? Jumping jack. Can't
    see him. I tell you they're a bunch of
    ham and egg fighters. Too bad they weren't around In the old days. They
    would have made good punching bags
    for real fighters. Greb is positively a clown."
     
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  14. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    An old-timer longing for the good old days, when there were real fighters. Hmmm... where have I heard that before?
     
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  15. klompton2

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    Its what I would expect from him after Greb slaughtered his fighter George Hauser. His assessment of Mike Gibbons is completely refuted by the film footage. Gibbons mixed up his punches extremely well. Kid Lewis was fantastic as well and calling Leonard "fair" LOL.
     
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