This is the most thoroughly researched boxing-detailed biography of
James J. Corbett's career ever written. It reveals new dates,
bouts, and facts, shedding fresh light on his experience, skills,
and ability. It meticulously describes his bouts and provides
multiple viewpoints by local next-day newspapers, giving it
unparalleled authenticity and accuracy. The exhaustive research
provides an encyclopedic wealth of knowledge about Corbett's boxing
career. His bouts are placed into social, legal, racial, and
historic contexts, including anti-prize-fight laws and the color
line. Corbett's complete career record is included, as well as 53
photos, 813 footnotes, a bibliography, and an index. Adam J.
Pollack is the author of boxing biographies of John L. Sullivan,
James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, James J. Jeffries, Marvin Hart,
and Tommy Burns. He is a member of the Boxing Writers Association
of America, Cyberboxingzone.com, and is an attorney practicing in
Iowa City, Iowa. Adam was a guest lecturer on the career of John L.
Sullivan for the Whitehall lecture series at the Flagler Museum in
Palm Beach, Florida, and also an interviewee in the documentary
film on James J. Corbett, The Gentleman Prizefighter.
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