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The Boxing Album Author: Peter Brooke-Ball

ISBN: 9781843090878 Format: Hardcover Number Of Pages: 256 Published: 1 January 2011 Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 22.5 x 17.5 x 2.0 Description: This book illustrates the complete story of boxing, from professional trained pugilists of the classical amphitheatres, who fought to the death with vicious studs strapped to their hands, through the thick-set bare-fist sluggers who met in the hundred-round contests of the nineteenth century, to today's heroes, many from impoverished backgrounds, for whom boxing is the only route up from crime and destitution to TV stardom, uncountable riches and world fame.

Meet the champions of the past and present through biographies and visual portraits of the legendary names in boxing. A behind-the-scenes insight into the fascinating elements that make up boxing's rich historical tapestry.

This book is the ultimate companion for any serious fighting fan. The thousands of facts, anecdotes and statistics make it a superb reference source, while its 500 pictures bring to life the excitement of the greatest moments in the sport's history.

About the Authors

Peter Brooke-Ball was born in India and educated at Wellington College and Exeter University. His sporting works have included Factfile S...

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