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Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn : boxing's unforgettable summer of 1941
"Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, this heavyweight bout saw the underdog Billy Conn well ahead on points until Joe Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at New York's Polo Grounds in June 1941"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781493066643 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1493066641 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xxiv, 232 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword: "Win or lose fighting" -- Prologue: A match of will and skill -- Detroit Brown Bomber -- Pittsburgh Kid -- Chappie and Johnny -- Prelude to a classic confrontation -- The ballpark and the broadcaster -- "He can run, but he can't hide" -- Conn-fidence -- Black Moses -- "Knock this SOB out!" -- "You've got a fight tonight!" -- Epilogue: Greatest heavyweight fight ever? |
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