Boxing was popular in the American West long before Las Vegas became its epicenter. However, not everyone in the region was a fan. Counterpunch examines how the sport’s meteoric rise in popularity in the West ran concurrently with a growing backlash among Progressive Era social reformers who saw boxing as barbaric. These tensions created a morality war that pitted state officials against city leaders, boxing promoters against social reformers, and fans against religious groups. Historian Meg Frisbee focuses on several legendary heavyweight prizefights of the period and the protests they inspired to explain why western geography, economy, and culture ultimately helped the sport’s supporters defeat its detractors.
A fascinating look at early American boxing, Counterpunch showcases fighters such as “Gentleman” Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, and Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight champ, and it provides an entertaining way to understand both the growth of the American West and the history of this popular—and controversial—sport.
Автор: Heggie Decca Название: Prizefighter: The Searing Autobiography of Britain`s Bareknuckle Boxing Champion ISBN: 1786069105 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786069108 Издательство: Bonnier Books Рейтинг: Цена: 8900.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Searing Autobiography of Britain`s Champion Heavyweight Bare Knuckle Boxer. Champion of British bareknuckle boxing and pit fighting, Decca Heggie is a force to be reconed with. A dangerous combination of 17 stone of muscle and impeccable agility recently secured `The Guv`nor` title, the most prestigious in bareknuckle boxing. This is not just a story of success but also recounts his past addictions and his struggle with depression. An inspirational story of recovery and perseverance, recounting how he has truly turned his life around in order to achieve his current success.
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