The Life and Works of Writer and Cartoonist Ted Carroll
This book is a celebration of legendary African American sports writer and boxing cartoonist Ted Carroll, whose career spanned one of the most exciting periods of boxing's past, from Joe Louis to Muhammad Ali. His experiences and commentary are of great historical significance, encompassing issues of race, sport, culture, and society.
Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis, who made their professional debuts in 1982 and 1989 respectively, were a most welcome addition to the UK heavyweight ranks. Bruno and Lewis had different personalities, but the same ambition-to fight their way to the very top of the division and become the first British World Heavyweight Champion since Bob ......
My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection
Christy Martin spent most of her life hiding. For someone who for two decades was the most famous female fighter in the world, that wasn't easy. This book is the extraordinary tale of a female athlete's rise to become the fighter who legitimized women in combat sports and the personal turmoil she hid from the world.
This book offers a glimpse into the cultural terrain of women's boxing as it manifests in everyday gyms for novice boxers. Taking an ethnographic approach, Collins examines broader understandings of gender, violence, self-defense, commodification, and health and fitness from the point of view of women who engage the sport.
Gentleman Gerry chronicles boxing legend Gerry Cooney's career, his challenges and triumphs as a trauma survivor, and his journey to sustained recovery from alcoholism. It provides a detailed account of the difficulties this Golden Gloves champion faced both as a child and adult, offering a compelling exploration of an inspirational life.
Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, this heavyweight bought saw the underdog Billy Conn well ahead on points until Joe Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at New York's Polo Grounds in June 1941.
Muhammad Ali: A Humanitarian Life is the first biography of this iconic champion to chronicle his rise as a great humanitarian alongside his rise as a fighter, revealing the profound influence Ali had both in and out of the ring and that will endure for ages to come.
In this captivating and complex portrait of an American sports legend, Russell Sullivan confirms Rocky Marciano's place as a symbol and cultural icon of his era. As much as he embodied the wholesome, rags-to-riches patriotism of a true American hero, he also reflected the racial and ethnic tensions festering behind the country's benevolent facade. ......
