Joe Gans: A Biography of the First African American World Boxing Champion
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Joe Gans captured the world lightweight title in 1902, becoming the first black American world title holder in any sport. Gans was a master strategist and tactician, and one of the earliest practitioners of "scientific" boxing. As a black champion reigning during the Jim Crow era, he endured physical assaults, a stolen title, bankruptcy, and numerous attempts to destroy his reputation. Four short years after successfully defending his title in the 42-round "Greatest Fight of the Century," Joe Gans was dead of tuberculosis.
This biography features original round-by-round ringside telegraph reports of his most famous and controversial fights, a complete fight history, photographs, and early newspaper drawings and cartoons.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786439947
ISBN13:9780786439942
Release Date:October 2008
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:294 Pages
Weight:0.96 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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