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  • Clash of the Little Giants
    Arne K. Lang
    In the late 1890s, when boxing rivaled the popularity of baseball, George Dixon and Terry McGovern were among its most famous practitioners. Their paths first crossed in 1900 in what is widely considered the most significant featherweight bout in history. Both men were fighters who died young under distressing circumstances. Both were products of a burgeoning industrial soci...
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    50,37 €

  • Prizefighting
    Arne K. Lang
    This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind’s most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and political allies overcame both legal and moral roadblocks to make fisticuffing a...
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    51,49 €

  • Sports Betting and Bookmaking
    Arne K. Lang / Arne KLang
    This book provides a sweeping overview of sports and race betting in the United States, from the first thoroughbred meet at Saratoga in 1863 through the modern day. It is also the first comprehensive exploration of the evolution of bookmaking, including the legal developments and technological advancements that have taken place over the years. ...
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    55,56 €

  • The Nelson-Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco Boxing Scene, 1900-1914
    Arne K. Lang
    During the early years of the 20th century, San Francisco promoters served up boxing’s grandest spectacles. On February 22, 1910, a crowd of more than 15,000 braved chilly, rainy conditions to witness one such match, pitting lightweight champion 'Battling' Nelson against Ad Wolgast. That epic battle came to stand virtually unchallenged as the most brutal fight of all time. ...
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    42,97 €