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Name: Lost Stories of West Coast Latino Boxing
Brand: Gene Aguilera
SKU: 9781467107327
Price: 17.99 USD
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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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Lost Stories of West Coast Latino Boxing

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$23.99 $17.99 Save 25%

Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles

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$24.99 $18.74 Save 25%

Mexican American Boxing from the Golden State

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Lost Stories of West Coast Latino Boxing

9781467107327

$23.99 $17.99 Save 25%

Many West Coast Latino boxers have entered and departed the ring, their anecdotes left behind like another stain on the mat.

Latino boxing stories have floated around for ages without the benefit of being passed down from generation to generation. Buried tales and colorful narratives of beloved Mexican ring idols such as Ruben Olivares, Mando Ramos, Carlos Zarate, Danny “Little Red” Lopez, Bobby Chacon, Carlos Palomino, and Alberto Davila are showcased in these pages, their stories revived because no champion deserves to be forgotten. Other overlooked heroes and one-hit wonders of the golden era of Southland boxing (1940s–1970s) will also be saluted, along with the bygone contenders of the barrio who never saw their name in neon lights.

Gene Aguilera, a native of East Los Angeles, has seen it all in the world of boxing. In this, his third book, he uncovers the human drama of memorable West Coast Latino boxing lore. Aguilera’s tireless work and loyalty has brought attention to the essential contributions of Mexican Americans in history, culture, music, and sports. Aguilera is the author of two books for Arcadia Publishing: Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles and Latino Boxing in Southern California.

Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles

9781467130899

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Welcome to the colorful, flamboyant, and wonderful world of Mexican American boxing in Los Angeles. From the minute they stepped into the ring, Mexican American fighters have electrified fans with their explosiveness and courage. These historical images bring to life a sociological culture consisting of knockouts, the Main Street Gym, the Olympic Auditorium, neighborhood rivalries, Mexican idols, posters, and promoters. Like a winding thread, the Golden Boy Art Aragon bobs and weaves throughout the book. From Mexican Joe Rivers to Oscar De La Hoya, the true stories of their sensational ring wars are told while keeping alive the spirit and legacy of Mexican American boxing from the greater Los Angeles area.

Mexican American Boxing from the Golden State

9781467160919

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The Mexican American boxer is one who leaves it all in the ring. They have been described as devastating punchers, fearless fighters, and tough competitors by boxing fans, sportswriters, and commentators alike. Mexican American boxers have long carried a reputation in boxing circles as being the ultimate crowd-pleasers. In continuing that tradition, the dramatic testimonies of seven distinct, valiant, and dashing warriors from the Golden State of California are presented here in intricate detail: Aurelio Herrera, Art Aragon, Mando Ramos, Bobby Chacon, “Yaqui” Lopez, Arturo Frias, and Oscar Muniz. By exposing new generations to their action-packed stories, new life is breathed into these talented and gifted boxers, ensuring their fighting spirit and heartfelt memories will never die. This volume salutes these pioneers of Mexican American boxing for opening the doors for today’s boxers.