Philadelphia was essentially the birthplace of boxing in America,
the city where matches first took shape in the back of bars. Jack
Johnson, the first black heavyweight champ, fought more times in
Philly than any other city besides his hometown; Sugar Ray
Robinson, perhaps the best boxer ever, fought under his first
promotional contract in Philadelphia, appearing there twenty times;
and Joe Louis, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, was
trained by a Philadelphia fighter. In Boxing in Philadelphia, Gabe
Oppenheim examines the rise and fall of boxing in Philadelphia, and
how it often mirrored the city's own narrative arc. Originating
from the tales told to Oppenheim by a retired Philadelphia trainer,
this history of boxing is drawn from personal interviews with
current and former fighters and managers, from attending the fights
in local arenas, and from watching the boxers train in their gyms.
In this book, Oppenheim opens a window into the lives of such
fighters as Jimmy Young, Meldrick "The Kid" Taylor, Teon Kennedy,
and Mike Jones, telling with remarkable detail their struggles,
triumphs, and defeats. Throughout, Oppenheim weaves together
cultural history, urban studies, and biographical sketches of past
boxers to create this comprehensive account of Philadelphia and its
fighters. Featuring an array of photographs and exclusive
interviews, this book captures the unique history of Philadelphia
boxing. It will interest boxing fans, those who enjoy sports and
cultural histories, and of course, native Philadelphians who want
to discover more about their city and their fighters.
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