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Chicago Boxing (Images of Sports)

Description Professor Mike Donovan, Battling Nelson-“The Durable Dane,” and “Stockyards” Harold Smith– their stories are as colorful as their names. Chicago’s boxing history is as exciting and unpredictable as any prize fight within the ring. Some of the most memorable bouts–great, infamous or otherwise–took place in the city’s clubs, parks and arenas, and Chicago has […]

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Philadelphia’s Boxing Heritage 1876-1976

  Philadelphia’s Boxing Heritage 1876-1976 Hardcover – October 9, 2002 by Tracy Callis (Author), Chuck Hasson (Author), Mike DeLisa (Author) Philadelphia has long been called the number one fight town in the world. The relentless fighting style of its boxers has thrilled fans over the years. Twenty-seven champions have come from the city over the course of more than a century.

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