This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern
prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to
become one of mankind's most lasting and valued sporting
attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author
shows how organizers, publicity agents, and political allies
overcame both legal and moral roadblocks to make fisticuffing a
lively commercial enterprise. The book begins with the clandestine
bare-knuckle fights in eighteenth-century London, and ends with the
vibrant, large-scale productions of modern Las Vegas "fight
nights." Along the way, he explains many of the myths about
antiquarian prizefighters, describes the origins of slave fight
folklore, and examines the forces that transformed Las Vegas into
the world's leading venue for important fights.
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