Though few outside of its native borders associate the great
Celtic nation of Wales with the gritty history of pugilism, Welsh
fist-fighters have made their talent--and passion--for boxing
unmistakable for centuries. "Wales and Its Boxers" traces this
triumphant spirit through the lives of village heroes and national
superstars such as "Peerless" Jim Driscoll and Freddie Welsh,
commenting along the way on compelling cultural issues like
masculinity, Welsh identity, and the changing face of the ringed
spectacle. Here you'll read the story of Jimmy Wilde, "The Mighty
Atom," who rose from a life in the Tylorstown coal pits to become -
according to "Ring "magazine - the third greatest puncher of all
time, as well as a Welsh legend. Moreover, you'll discover why
Wales currently has more registered boxers than any other region in
Europe and how current boxing superstars like WBO champion Joe
Calzaghe continue to fight under the banner of Welsh pride in this
fascinating and peerless account of one nation's love for sport and
country.
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