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Part II of the most thorough series ever written on the life and career of boxing champion Jack Dempsey.

Javier Márquez, se rehusó a pelear por un corte sufrido en su ceja un día antes de disputar el tan anhelado campeonato mundial de peso pluma. No quiso defraudar a sus seguidores, aquellos fanáticos que siempre lo apoyaron y por respeto a esa gente prefirió que le retiraran su licencia como boxeador de por vida, que prestarse a un fraude con su público. De ahí, nace esta Historia de un campeón, cómo se empeñó para cumplir lo prometido. Sufre mucho, más, nadie lo parará en su intento de poner a alguien en su lugar y así estar en la esquina en una pelea importantísima. Veamos sí es capaz de encontrar a la persona que lo sustituya y tomar revancha. Damos paso a esta "historia de un campeón

"Six months after losing a world title fight that remains infamous as one of the last mob fixes in boxing, Tyrone 'The Butterfly' Everett--a flashy, handsome lightweight southpaw on the verge of stardom--was dead. Only twenty-four years old, he was shot in the head by his girlfriend, Carolyn McKendrick, who claimed that Everett had abused her throughout their relationship. But for years, street corner talk raised doubts about what actually took place in Philadelphia at 2710 Federal Street on May 26, 1977 ... Set against a backdrop of urban decline, racial tension, gangland violence, and the treacherous subculture of prizefighting, Murder on Federal Street is the riveting story of a young man whose limitless future could not outrace the dangerous present"--

Unlock the door to better physical and mental health through boxing. Learn the keys to getting fighting fit whilst achieving success in other areas of life. Learn insights from competitive boxers and interviews from coaches to world champions.

Nat Fleischer was considered by many as the "Father of Boxing." Starting "Ring" magazine in 1922, Fleischer was an avid proponent and fan of boxing throughout his life. How to Box was originally written in 1929 and went through several editions up to the 10th edition in 1962. Created as a training manual for the beginning boxing enthusiast, Fleischer goes through the many aspects of boxing training with the intention of giving an insight into the technical knowledge of boxing, as well as providing a foundation for ongoing training in the art. Written clearly and intelligently with the aim to make boxing methods fully comprehensible to any lay person, How to Box is amply illustrated with drawings and photographs showing different leads, counters, cross-counters, swing hooks, jabs, uppercuts, etc. It also carries advice on training from many champions of the day. A must-have edition to any boxing library and an indispensible reference to any student of boxing and other martial arts.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHORAS SEEN ON NETFLIX'S AT HOME WITH THE FURYS 'Tyson Fury is an amazing real-life champion' - Sylvester Stallone, star of Rocky'The People's Champion' - Times'A boxing phenomenon...the anarchic and enormous sports star may prove to be the last of the boxing greats' - John Sutherland, The TimesSon. Father. Husband. Brother. Fighter. Showman. Mental health champion. Told with unflinching honesty and rock-star charisma, Gloves Off by Tyson Fury is the autobiography of a sporting icon, the like of which we may never see again.The undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury looks back on his life and career to understand his remarkable rise, fall, and rise again, which has seen him journey from the brink of suicide to boxing immortality, culminating in his sensational knockout victory against Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in front of a record-breaking 94,000 fans.Tyson's book reveals surprising and personal new sides to his character: he opens up about his fairy-tale romance with beloved wife Paris, and their down-to-earth life raising six beautiful children. He describes how his Traveller upbringing forged him, and how his fighting family, including dad John and his brothers, have sustained him.In the process, Tyson discusses his mental health and weight battles, his faith and his greatest boxing experiences. He discloses deeply moving new stories: in the weeks before the biggest fight of his career, Tyson was sleeping on a hospital floor in intensive care tending to his baby daughter, Athena, who was born premature and fighting for her life.Funny, frank and never less than entertaining, this is Tyson Fury at his very best, as you have never read before.

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Jason is determined to find out the truth about his sister's death.

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!WITH A FOREWORD BY TOM BRADY ?As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim's career genuinely stands the test of time. . . . This book is sports history about some of the greats by one of the greats, who was taking it all in on the sidelines, in the stands or the dugout, by the eighteenth green, courtside, or in the broadcast booth.? ?Tom Brady, seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion GOATA riveting, insightful memoir of never-before-told stories from Jim Gray, twelve-time Emmy Award-winner, Hall of Fame sports broadcaster, and renowned interviewer? that explores the author's career and the inside stories and memorable moments of the famous legends he has covered including, Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson.In Talking to GOATs, award-winning broadcaster Jim Gray looks back at his four decades of sports reporting from the unparalleled perspective of one of the world's most respected and skilled interviewers. A journalist who many iconic athletes have trusted to tell their stories (of both triumph and disgrace), Jim has had unprecedented access to the people, places and extraordinary events in the world of sports. Asking tough but fair questions, he has broken numerous stories, and landed squarely in the middle of others, from the Ben Johnson and Barry Bonds steroid scandals, to Michael Jordan's surprise retirement, to the off-the-court Kobe/Shaq feud which led to their on-the-court break up, to being part of the live broadcast for twenty-two Super Bowls. He's climbed into the ring to interview Mike Tyson after he bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield's ear, and stood next to Ron Artest when the ?Malice at the Palace? melee erupted, and was on site at the bombing of the Atlanta Olympics.Anyone who has watched Jim effortlessly engage his subjects at the precise moment of triumph or tragedy has little idea what it takes to secure the interview, or what actually happens when the camera cuts away. These are real, mesmerizing, and previously untold stories. Talking to GOATs features numerous world-class athletes, including Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Floyd Mayweather, Michael Phelps, Mike Tyson and Tiger Woods, and world leaders George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Mikhail Gorbachev, and many more. On each page, Jim gives the reader a coveted all-access pass as he reviews the best interviews, the best athletes, and the best games in modern sports history. It's like a personal introduction to the characters and careers of these heroes and villains we've known since childhood. He examines how money, celebrity, the media, and power interact, and how sports, more than any other institution, has led to momentous transformations in American society.

While Lowell, Massachusetts is best known for the thriving textile mills of the late 1800s and early 1900s, the untold success story of Lowell is The Acre section and how it spawned so many great boxers. Of equal importance, it gave birth to some unique and amazing boxing gyms, coaches, tournaments, and fans that can't be found in any other neighborhood in the country. Through the boxing career of "brawler" Bobby Christakos this book explores the unique fighting spirit of Lowell through its knockdowns and victories.

In the course of his brief life, the adventurer, poet and boxer, Arthur Cravan (1887-1918) galvanized the avant-garde circles of Paris and New York with his pugnacious attitude, handsome looks, his romance with Mina Loy, his commitment to the Dada cause and his Dadaist journal Maintenant. In early 1917 he left Europe for the US, where he continued to sow scandal, notably when arrested for indecent exposure at the opening of an exhibition by the "Independents" (Picabia, Duchamp and co.) in New York. America's entry into the war made him eligible for conscription, and in the last days of 1917 he crossed the border into Mexico. He was last seen in October 1918 and is thought to have drowned somewhere off the Mexican coast. This book focuses on Cravan's Barcelona years. Also presented here for the first time are the works of Cravan's painter alter-ego, Édouard Archinard. This volume constitutes the most substantial book on Cravan in English yet published.

Acclaimed biography about the first Native American to win a world boxing championship.

Winners of twenty-seven World Series titles, the New York Yankees are the quintessential sports dynasty. Love them or hate them, they cannot be ignored by anyone who professes to be a fan of the great game of baseball.With Damn Yankees, Rob Fleder, former Executive Editor for Sports Illustrated magazine, offers a timeless collection of original essays by some of the most prominent contemporary writers in Americafrom Pete Dexter to Jane Leavy, from Roy Blount Jr. to Colum McCanneach piece focusing on one uniquely colorful subject: the fanatically adored/resoundingly despised Bronx Bombers.Funny, moving, provocative, insightful appreciations and detractionsfrom Babe Ruth to Mickey Mantle to Derek JeterDamn Yankees offers twenty-four fascinating takes on the most storied franchise of baseballs Major Leagues.

In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison. Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali redefined what it meant to be an athlete by giving hope to millions around the world and inspiring us all to fight for what is important to us. This is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali only he could render: sports legend; unapologetic anti-war advocate; outrageous showman and gracious goodwill ambassador; fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur; an irresistible force to be reckoned with. Who better to tell the tale than the man who went the distance living it?