Books for the Fight Fan in Your Life

Name: Hidden History of Elko County
Brand: Claudia Wines
SKU: 9781626199958
Price: 21.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Muhammad Ali once said “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses—behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” Lovers of the sweet science know that before the first bell rings, there’s a whole story of how the combatants trained, how they were paired, and how life brought them to that moment in the ring. Our boxing books chronicle the locals and legends in famous fight towns like Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, and of course Rocky’s hometown, Philadelphia. Deep lore of America’s prizefighters paired with rare photographs that chronicle the sport will surely connect with your favorite fight fan.

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Hidden History of Elko County

Claudia Wines

Hidden History of Elko County

9781626199958

$21.99

Elko County in Nevada's remote northeastern corner has long attracted independent, spirited individuals determined to carve out lives of their own. Born to former slaves, Henry Harris worked his way from John Sparks's house hand to one of the most respected buckaroos in the region. Pete Itcaina, the unlikely millionaire, once bought a local bar on the spot just to fire the bartender, who mistook Itcaina for a bum and refused to serve him. The beautiful cattle rustler Susie Raper charmed her way out of numerous arrests and trials, despite her trail of dead husbands. Local author Claudia Wines excavates sagas buried in the dust and probes conventional wisdom surrounding local legend.

Mark Allen Baker

Connecticut Boxing

9781467148085

$21.99

Sandwiched between New York and Boston, Connecticut has produced some of the fight game's most prominent pugilists, including Jack Delaney, Louis "Kid" Kaplan, Christopher "Bat" Battalino, Willie Pep and Marlon Starling. The state also has hosted a long list of legendary fighters that includes Lou Ambers, James J. Braddock, George Dixon, Joe Gans, Rocky Graziano, Harry Greb, Beau Jack, Sugar Ray Robinson, Tommy Ryan and Joe Walcott. And some of the finest boxing matches ever seen happened here, such as Micky Ward's stunning victory over Arturo Gatti at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort. So, pull up your ringside seat and join boxing historian Mark Allen Baker as he details the history behind the headlines.

Mark Allen Baker

Title Town USA

9781596297692

$21.99

Canastota, New York, at the epicenter of Upstate New York's rich boxing heritage, is home to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Having produced some of boxing's most prominent pugilists, including Carmen Basilio and Billy Backus, the area has also hosted many legendary fighters, including Jack Britton, Harry Greb, Sam Langford and Tommy Ryan. Many boxing dreams have come true here through title fights and epic ring rivalries. Author Mark Allen Baker tells the story of those thunder gods of the ring and the fights that made them famous, finally settling the score: Canastota is Title Town, USA.

Barney Blalock

Oregon Prizefighters

9781626199934

$21.99

In 1884, London's prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the States, matches were fought in inconspicuous venues away from unwanted spectators. A winner could be hanged if the loser died. Champions like Dave Campbell, Jack Nonpareil Dempsey and Mysterious Billy Smith were just a few contenders for the brutal, nearly forgotten sport. Join author Barney Blalock as he reveals the remarkable stories of Oregon's bare-knuckle champions.