In the Ring With James J. Jeffries is Adam Pollack's 4th book in
his heavyweight champion series. It describes in meticulous detail
Jeffries' bouts from the 1890s up to 1905 (including round by round
accounts as well as pre- and post-fight analysis), his opponents,
and his training regimen. It discusses the time's heavyweight
scene, including contenders, pre-fight hype and negotiations,
political and legal obstacles, and the color line. Chapters also
include descriptions and analysis of Corbett-Sharkey II,
Fitzsimmons-Ruhlin, Fitz-Sharkey II, and Corbett-McCoy, as well as
controversies surrounding several bouts. The book is based on next
day local newspaper accounts, comparing and contrasting their
descriptions and analysis in order to provide an authentic view of
how heavyweight boxing was perceived at the time. The use of local
primary sources gives readers a rare opportunity to relive
Jeffries' career as if they were reading about it at the time he
was fighting. The book also includes Jeffries' career record, over
100 photos, 924 footnotes, and an index.
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