The Choynski Chronicles - A Biography of Hall of Fame Boxer Jewish Joe Choynski (Hardcover)

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 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 s professional fights. Come follow Choynski 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.

General

Imprint:	Win by Ko Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2013
First published:	November 2013
Authors:	Christopher J. Laforce
Foreword by:	Herbert G. Goldman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 49mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Laminated cover
Pages:	800
ISBN-13:	978-0-9799822-8-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Sport Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Boxing Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Biography > Sport
LSN:	0-9799822-8-6
Barcode:	9780979982286

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