Boxing in New Mexico - A History, 1868-1940 (Paperback)

On June 28, 1868, a group of men gathered alongside a road 35 miles north of Albuquerque to witness a 165-round, 6-hour bare-knuckle brawl between well-known Colorado pugilist Barney Duffy and ""Jack,"" an unidentified fighter who later died of his injuries. Thought to be the first ""official"" prizefight in New Mexico, this tragic spectacle marked the beginning of the rich and varied history of boxing in the state. Oftentimes an underdog in its battles with the law and public opinion, boxing in New Mexico has paralleled the state's struggles and glories, through the Wild West, statehood, the Depression, war, and economic growth. It is a story set in boomtowns, ghost towns and mining camps, along railroads and in casinos, and populated by cowboys, soldiers, laborers, poor city kids and more. This work chronicles more than 70 years of New Mexico's colorful boxing past, representing the most in-depth exploration of prizefighting in one region yet undertaken.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	March 2013
Authors:	Chris Cozzone • Jim Boggio
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	448
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-6828-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Boxing Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-6828-9
Barcode:	9780786468287

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