
A Round of Boxing
A Round of Boxing A Trip Through Time Author:Ralph Oates Language:English Format:Softcover Dimensions:6.15" x 9.25" Pages:208 Photos:B&W Publisher:Fonthill Media ISBN:9781781556924 Item No. 9781781556924 A Round of Boxing is a journey through time looking at the many astonishing feats which have taken place inside the square ring over the years. From the first world heavyweight title fight which took place under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1892 between John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett to the present time. The fascinating facts are presented in chronological order in an easy to read way. The features inside the book include not just the world champions but the many other fighters both male and female who have hence put on the gloves and graced the professional and amateur rings during their careers. The many facts include highlights from every weight division from the strawweight to the heavywei