Boxing Legend

“Charles Farrell’s many personal encounters, questions, insights, and experiences as an observer of the sport… add a multifaceted richness to [this] essay collection…. Readers will find its vibrant psychological, social, political, and personal revelations are just the ticket for a read that is solid in its facts, unexpected in its focus and connections, and thoroughly delightful in its novel approach to boxing.”—Midwest Book Review Mitch "Blood" Green had more things going for him to make big money in boxing than nearly any fighter in history. A six-foot-six, 225-pound ...

Kenneth Washington shares his experiences, knowledge, and understanding of being raised by this warrior, trainer, father, mentor, man of God, friend, awesome person, and legend. Legendary Boxing Trainer George Washington is a great read; it will guide you to living life on life's terms and walking by faith not by sight. It takes you from childhood to manhood basic training to basic boxing skills leadership and the dedicated life of Brother George Washington.

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the ropes and into the hearts of fighters, champions, and underdogs? Step into the electrifying world of The Most Incredible Boxing Stories Ever Told and get ready to be knocked out by an adrenaline-pumping literary experience like no other! Boxing’s past is rich with remarkable stories, from incredible comebacks and upsets, to fights that captured the entire world’s attention. These tales demonstrate powerful lessons about perseverance, courage, and even racial equality. They are incredible examples highlighting the greatest ...

The Great Salvador Sánchez recounts the inspiring journey of a Mexican sports icon who ascended from modest beginnings to become a world boxing champion. Recognized as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history, Salvador Sánchez's promising life was tragically cut short by a car accident at the age of 23. In 1980, after clinching the WBC featherweight championship from the renowned Danny "Little Red" Lopez, Sánchez successfully defended his title nine times against the era's top featherweights, including Danny Lopez, Juan Laporte, Ruben Castillo, Patrick Ford, Rocky Garcia, and ...

Cuban Legends of Boxing highlights the professional careers of Cuba’s original five International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees. Featherweight champ Kid Chocolate became a national hero when he captured Cuba’s first world title in 1930. Kid Gavilan followed in 1951 winning the world welterweight crown. When the Cuban government banned professional sports in 1961, Cuba’s top fighters fled the Communist revolution to pursue their careers in exile. In 1963, Luis Manuel Rodriquez and Ultiminio “Sugar” Ramos won world championships in their adopted homelands. In 1969, Jose “...

"The Greatest Word: Muhammad Ali's Quotes on Life, Belief, and Becoming a Legend." Dive into 100 quotes on courage, faith, and the philosophy of The People's Champion. "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Unlock the definitive collection of Muhammad Ali quotes on greatness, courage, and faith. More than a boxer, Muhammad Ali was a philosopher, activist, and master rhetorician. His voice was his most powerful weapon, capable of igniting movements and inspiring millions worldwide. This book dives beyond the boxing ring to reveal the profound life philosophy that made him The Greatest. ...

There was only one man who fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali. There was only one man who recorded 141 professional Knock-Outs. There was only one man who trained both a young Ali and heavyweight champion George Forman. There was only one Archie Moore. With a seven-decade boxing career, including 27 years as a prize fighter, Moore's vast career and exploits are finally chronicled in The Ageless Warrior.

The subject of the major motion picture Hands of Stone starring Ana de Armas, Ellen Barkin, Robert De Niro, and Edgar Ramirez. Roberto Duran is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest boxer of all time, he held world titles at four different weights and is the only boxer in history to...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have combed New York and Pennsylvania for the gravesites and biographies of some of our most interesting and accomplished sports figures. Included in this volume are: Alan Ameche “The Horse” William “Willie” Law Anderson “Golf’s Forgotten Legend” Paul Arizin “Pitchin’ Paul” Don Richard “Ritchie” Ashburn “His Whiteness” De Bonneville “Bert” Bell “Modern Football’s Founding Father” Billy Conn “The Pittsburgh Kid” James “Jim” Crowley and Harry Stuhldreher “Half the Horsemen” Joe William Frazier “...

No sport is more enthralling than boxing - called “the noble art” and the “sweet science”. As famed boxing announcer Larry Merchant once noted, boxing is the “theater of the unexpected”. Its storied history has seen momentous bouts, the breakdown of racial barriers, and fights of the century. In this thrilling 18-part audio series, the inimitable David L. Hudson, Jr. takes you on a thrilling ringside ride.

Félix Trinidad: Puerto Rican Legend of Boxing is a gripping biography tracing the meteoric rise of Félix “Tito” Trinidad, from his humble roots in Cupey Alto, Puerto Rico to the roaring arenas of Las Vegas and Madison Square Garden. With explosive power in both fists and the heart of a warrior, Trinidad carved his name into boxing history as a three-division world champion, capturing titles at welterweight, junior middleweight, and middleweight. The book dives deep into Tito’s unforgettable battles, including iconic victories over Hall of Famers like Pernell Whitaker, Oscar De La ...

Fifty years after he coined the iconic phrase "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee", Drew "Bundini" Brown remains one of boxing's most mysterious and misunderstood figures. His impact on the sport and the culture at large is undeniable. Cornerman and confidant to two of the greatest fighters ever - Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali - Brown lived an extraordinary American life.

This is the story of the legend of unlicensed boxing in England, growing up to follow in the footsteps of his murdered father, going into the fight game. A journey from a boy to a true fighting man, out to avenge the murder of his father, and literally fighting for not only his life, but the lives of his family. Full of twists and turns at every point, based on the true story of a legend of unlicensed boxing, and a true fighting man.

“Kid Gavilan: The Cuban Hawk” is the story of the rise and fall of one of the greatest boxing champions of all time. Born Gerardo Gonzalez in 1930, he rose from humble beginnings in Camaguey Cuba to become Kid Gavilan, the Welterweight Champion of the World. During the early days of 1950s television, Gavilan became an instant sensation and TV’s first superstar attraction. Easily recognizable in his classy white trunks and shoes, Kid Gavilan thrilled crowds around the world with his flashy style and trademark “Bolo Punch.” Throughout his championship reign 1951-‘54, the “Keed...

In his best-selling book, The Guv’nor, Lenny McLean described himself as an unbeatable street fighter who never lost a fight. That was not the case as he did and to anti-fox hunter and SAS legend Barney Pancake. This short book details the story of that fight.

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Paul Sykes was regarded as the hardest man in prison throughout the seventies and early eighties, and arguably the hardest man in the country throughout his youth. This book is full of stories from those who knew him, and liked him, to those who detested him, and considered him a thoroughly unpleasant character. Sex Agony is the second of the Paul Sykes books to have been written by Irish playwright, Gussy Gassam and the first to note his time in Durham prison in some detail.

The Great Benny Leonard is the story of a man who rose from the slums of New York City to become the Lightweight Boxing Champion of the World. Benny Leonard ruled as the lightweight king from 1917-1925 defeating the best competition of his generation to stand alone as the greatest Jewish fighter of all time. The era between the two world wars is considered the Golden Age of boxing in America. The sport was an intense ethnic rivalry between the descendants of the European continent, primarily the Italian, Irish and Jewish immigrants who settled on the eastern seaboard of the United States, ...

Inspire kids to be their best selves and get involved in social change with this stunning anthology about thirty-five amazing women in sports around the world and throughout history. Do you play sports? Maybe you dream about scoring a goal on the soccer field or hitting a home run in baseball...

'A Boy Named Henry – British Boxing Legend Sir Henry Cooper's Story 'by Stu Armstrong is a captivating journey through the life of one of Britain’s most cherished sporting heroes. From humble beginnings in Bermondsey, South London, to his iconic battles in the ring, this compelling biography shines a light on the extraordinary man behind the gloves.