Full Description
For all hard-core boxing fans, this book introduces the reader to New Jersey stars of the 20th century--gladiators who fought in blood-soaked rings bringing entertainment to millions for little pay. They must not be forgotten. The book contains many little known facts about these fine men, all trying to punch out a living for their families in hard times. The author has followed the sport for 75 years and worked in all phases of it. Readers will learn of the hard work, dedication and respect developed by these fighters in the "sweet science."
Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword (Peter R. Nozza and Thomas A. Kaczmarek)
Preface
James J. Braddock: Cinderella Man
Boxing Spawns Gentlemen: An Ode to Vic Creelman
The Jersey Nightstick: Tony Galento and Other Jersey Bombers
Ike Williams: Lightweight Champion Extraordinaire
The Garfield Gunner
School of Local Ring Greats: New Jersey's Laurel Garden and Meadowbrook Bowl
Jersey Joe Walcott in Two Parts
The Irvington Milkman: Charley Fusari, New Jersey's Golden Boy
Joe Louis's "Exhibitions": Joe Cheshul and Henry "Snow" Flakes
The Russian Lion and the Philly Fox
The Staircase to Boxing's Fond Memories
Joe Frazier: Deceiving First Appearances
Tony Riccio: The Tungsten Steel Man
Al Guido: The Measuring Man
Chuck Wepner: The Red Badge of Courage
Freddie "Red" Cochrane
Rocky Graziano: The Dead End Kid
Promoter George "Korn" Kobb
Please Don't Pass the Sugar: Sugar Ray Robinson
Frankie DePaula
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Boxing Trivia
Boxing Trivia Answers
Index
