Hitters, Dancers and Ring Magicians : Seven Boxers of the Golden Age and Their Challengers

Cover; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Foreword by Dan Cuoco; Introduction; I. The New Game; II. The Saginaw Kid; III. The Fighting Blacksmith; IV. A Demon from the Barbados; V. The Old Master; VI. The Brooklyn Terror; VII. The Boston Tar Baby; VIII. The Michigan Assassin; Afterword; Chapter Notes; Bibliography; Index.;"Covering the years 1890 to 1910, this volume profiles the boxers who were acting during boxing's "Golden Age," focusing on Lavigne, Fitzsimmons, Walcott, Gans, McGovern, Langford, and Ketchel. Each boxer is presented in his historical context, and information about opponents, also key figures in this era of the sport, is also provided, as are comparisons to recent fighters"--Provided by publisher. Covering The Years 1890 To 1910, This Volume Profiles The Boxers Who Were Acting During Boxing's Golden Age, Focusing On Lavigne, Fitzsimmons, Walcott, Gans, Mcgovern, Langford, And Ketchel. Each Boxer Is Presented In His Historical Context, And Information About Opponents, Also Key Figures In This Era Of The Sport, Is Also Provided, As Are Comparisons To Recent Fighters--provided By Publisher. Kelly Richard Nicholson ; Foreword By Dan Cuoco. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This volume offers detailed information about the boxers who were active during boxing's "Golden Age," 1890 to 1910, focusing primarily on George "Kid" Lavigne, Bob Fitzsimmons, Barbados Joe Walcott, Joe Gans, Terry McGovern, Sam Langford, and Stanley Ketchel, and their opponents, who were also key figures. Covering the years 1890 to 1910, this volume profiles the fighters from boxing's ""Golden Age,"" such as George ""Kid"" Lavigne, Bob Fitzsimmons and Barbados Joe Walcott. It highlights their accomplishments in and out of the ring, their standing in boxing history and position in a historical context.