Published Boxing Books
Jack Dillon: A Biography of Boxing’s Giant Killer by Mark Allen Baker (Author) Description In the weight sensitive sport of boxing, Jack Dillon, “The Giant Killer,” was considered an anomaly. Size was irrelevant; besides, it was only a factor if he accepted as such. He refused. Sturdy, compact and indestructible, yet capable of turning […]
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Ali and Me: Through the Ropes (2025 Enhanced Edition) by Richard Kaletsky (Author) “Ali and Me” is unlike other Muhammad Ali books. Rick’s special fan’s perspective is written in informal style, flavored with boxing clichés, humor, time landmarks (news events, culture, political climate), and uncommonly keen insight into Ali. A refreshing angle fuels a wealth of rich
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Boxing’s Greatest Controversies: Blunders, Blood Feuds, and Mob Corruption Paperback – February 4, 2025 by Louis Joshua Eisen (Author) A provocative and revealing look at the scandals and corruption behind the Sweet Science’s greatest fights. Controversy is the one constant running throughout modern boxing’s history since its inception in England during the seventeenth century. Boxing’s Greatest Controversies takes an incisive
Johnny Kilbane: The Boxing Life of a Featherweight Champion by Mark Allen Baker (Author) About the Book Holding the world featherweight boxing championship for more than 11 years, Johnny Kilbane’s name became synonymous with the title. His accepted record of 51-4-7, with 78 no decisions and two no contests (25 victories by way of knockout),
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SUMMARY – Book one of this series—Pittsburgh Boxing: A Pictorial History—showcased the numerous champions, contenders, clubfighters, and behind the scenes movers and shakers that the “Steel City” spawned over the decades. In this follow-up piece, the memorable events and rich local culture they all contributed to takes center stage: Harry Greb’s blistering series with Philadelphia’s
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UP TO SCRATCH NEW REVISED EDITION 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORIGINAL PUBLICATION The book will not be out for some months yet, but interest can be registered with the publisher at orders@lennardqap.co.uk, and the publisher will notify the interested parties as soon as the book is available. What the Reviewers said: ‘A well-researched, well-written, interesting and
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The Promise of Women’s Boxing: A Momentous New Era for the Sweet Science (Hardcover – June 4, 2024) by Malissa Smith (Author), Claressa Shields (Foreword) Description A timely exploration of modern women’s boxing, from its first inclusion in the 2012 Olympics to today, featuring such trailblazers as Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields, and more.
The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (Images of Sports) by John DiSanto (Author) DESCRIPTION The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (PABHOF) was established in 1958 to honor the elite performers of the state’s boxing history. The first five-person class of inductees included ring legends Billy Conn, Harry Greb, Tommy Loughran, Philadelphia Jack O’Brien, and Lew Tendler. The
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Homicide Hank: The Life of Boxing Legend Henry Armstrong by Kenneth Bridgham
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