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Pittsburgh Boxing: A Collected History by Douglas Cavanaugh

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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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The Promise of Women’s Boxing: A Momentous New Era for the Sweet Science By Malissa Smith

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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.

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The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (Images of Sports)  by John DiSanto (Author)

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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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Tony Canzoneri: The Boxing Life of a Five-Time World Champion by Mark Allen Baker

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Tony Canzoneri: The Boxing Life of a Five-Time World Champion  by Mark Allen Baker  Description At age 23, Tony Canzoneri already had three division titles under his belt and was widely considered one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world. Holding victories over Johnny Dundee, Charles “Bud” Taylor, Benny Bass, Jack “Kid” Berg, Kid Chocolate,

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Willie Pep: A Biography of the 20th Century’s Greatest Featherweight by Mark Allen Baker

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Description Among the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time, Willie Pep (1922-2006) was a virtuoso of the squared circle. A two-time World Featherweight Champion, his International Boxing Hall of Fame professional record stands at 230 wins, 11 losses and one draw, with 65 knockouts and two winning streaks of more than 62 victories–each longer than

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