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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
"There was a time when the heavyweight champion of the world transcended the sport of boxing and was a globally famous celebrity. With the buildup and detailed action of every bout thoroughly chronicled, When the Heavyweight Title Meant Something takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through these epic ring battles"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
July 4, 1910: James J. Jeffries vs. Jack Johnson: reckoning time in Reno -- July 2, 1921: Georges Carpentier vs. Jack Dempsey: Gallic flair and American fury -- June 22, 1938: Max Schmeling vs. Joe Louis: Nazi Germany faces America's champ -- September 23, 1952: Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott: one devastating punch -- March 8, 1971: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier: the fight of the century. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Boxing matches -- History -- 20th century.
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Boxing matches. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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Boxing -- History -- 20th century.
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Boxing. |
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Boxers (Sports) -- Biography.
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Boxers (Sports) -- Biography. |
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GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- History. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference. |
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports. |
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Boxers (Sports) |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Robertson, John G., 1964- When the heavyweight title mattered. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019] 9781476678573 (DLC) 2019018269 (OCoLC)1091587479 |
| ISBN |
9781476637310 (electronic book) |
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1476637318 (electronic book) |
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9781476678573 |
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147667857X |
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