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Author Robertson, John G., 1964- author.

Title When the heavyweight title mattered : five championship fights that captivated the world, 1910-1971 / John G. Robertson
Published Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]

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Contents July 4, 1910: James J. Jeffries vs. Jack Johnson: reckoning time in Reno -- July 2, 1921: Georges Carpentier vs. Jack Dempsey: Gallic flair and American fury -- June 22, 1938: Max Schmeling vs. Joe Louis: Nazi Germany faces America's champ -- September 23, 1952: Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott: one devastating punch -- March 8, 1971: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier: the fight of the century
Summary "There was a time when the heavyweight champion of the world transcended the sport of boxing and was a globally famous celebrity. With the buildup and detailed action of every bout thoroughly chronicled, When the Heavyweight Title Meant Something takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through these epic ring battles"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Boxing matches -- History -- 20th century
Boxing -- History -- 20th century
Boxers (Sports) -- Biography
GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- History.
SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference.
TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports.
Boxers (Sports)
Boxing
Boxing matches
Genre/Form Biographies
History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781476637310
1476637318