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Standing Eight: The Inspiring Story of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, Who Became Lightweight Champion of the World First Edition
Author(s): Adam Pitluk (Author)
- Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc
- Publication Date: 1 May 2006
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-10: 0306814544
- ISBN-13: 9780306814549
Book Description
Describes the difficult life and sports career of boxer Gabriel Sandoval, an illegal immigrant who overcame a host of difficult obstacles, including a prison sentence and two deportations back to Mexico, before going on to become world Lightweight boxing champion under the name of Jesus “El Matador” Chavez and achieve his U.S. citizenship.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“An uncomplicated read which offers an undemanding insight into the complications of one Mexican fighter’s life in the US.” — The Independent, 14th August 2006
About the Author
Adam Pitluk is a contributor to TIME magazine and is the author of Standing Eight. He spent most of the 1990s living along various rivers in Missouri and now lives in Dallas, Texas.
