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Classic Boxing Stories
Author(s): Paul D. Staudohar
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Publication Date: 1 Aug. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 336 pages
- ISBN-10: 1620877791
- ISBN-13: 9781620877791
Book Description
Boxing has been a part of our history going back centuries. Whether it’s bare knuckle or the pay-per-view fights we see today, it has been a staple in our lives. In Classic Boxing Stories, Paul D. Staudohar has collected work from dozens of writers, telling stories about the sport that has been so important to them. With tales going back 100 years, you will be enthralled in the storytelling and moved by the characters who never quit.
Included in this collection are stories from such famous writers as:
- O. Henry
- H. C. Winter
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Ring Lardner
- Jack London
- P. G. Wodehouse
- Octavus Roy Cohen
- And many more!
Classic Boxing Stories shows the true grit of this tough and brutal sport. From knockouts to comebacks, these stories will show you why you fell in love with boxing and how this sport has lasted for so long. So tighten your gloves, put in your mouthpiece, and get ready to take on this # 1 contender!
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About the Author
Paul D. Staudohar is the editor of various books, including Baseball’s Best Short Stories and Football’s Best Short Stories. He is also a professor of business administration at California State University in Hayward.
