'A Round of Boxing' is a journey through time looking at the many
astonishing feats which have taken place inside the square ring
over the years. From the first world heavyweight title fight which
took place under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1892 between
John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett to the present time. The
Fascinating facts are presented in chronological order in an easy
to read way .The features inside the book include not just the
world champions but the many other fighters both male and female
who have hence put on the gloves and graced the professional and
amateur rings during their careers. The many facts include
highlights from every weight division from the strawweight to the
heavyweight poundage. Details of when the various fight
organizations who thus control the sport came in to existence. The
book is Illustrated by a number of photographs both action and
portrait. A knockout read which the regular and casual follower's
of boxing will find to be of great interest thus adding to their
knowledge about the sport.
General
Imprint: |
Fonthill Media
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2019 |
Authors: |
Ralph Oates
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
208 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78155-692-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-78155-692-X |
Barcode: |
9781781556924 |
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