Books: Irish Interest
In the Ring With James J. Corbett.
Author: Adam J. Pollack
Like Irish-American boxing legend John L. Sullivan, James Corbett was born to Irish parents and maintained his Irish identity with pride, often wearing the Irish colors into the ring. For a nation of 19th century struggling Irish Americans and Irish immigrants, having the symbol of courage, strength, intelligence, dominance, and yes, beauty, be an Irish American, was of great importance. Corbett continued where Sullivan left off as an Irish hero and source of great pride.
Biography on James J. Corbett
This is the second book in Adam J. Pollack's series on the heavyweight champions of the gloved era. It is the most thoroughly researched boxing-detailed biography on James J. Corbett's career ever written. It reveals new dates, bouts, and facts, shedding fresh light on his experience, skills, and ability. It meticulously describes his bouts and provides multiple viewpoints by local next day newspapers, giving it unparalleled authenticity and accuracy. The exhaustive research provides an encyclopedic wealth of knowledge about Corbett's boxing career. His bouts are placed into social, legal, racial, and historic contexts, including anti-prize fighting laws and the color line. A complete record of Corbett's career is included. 435 pages, 51 photos, 820 footnotes, bibliography, index.
A Must Have for Boxing Fans
Those who enjoyed the first book in the series, John L. Sullivan: The Career of the First Gloved Heavyweight Champion, will enjoy this one. It is $45 hardback, $30 paperback. The preface and intro are available for review.
In the Ring With James J. Corbett. is available at lulu.com.
About the Author
Adam J. Pollack is a staff writer for Cyberboxingzone.com, vice chair of USA Boxing's Judicial Committee and a member of its Women's Task Force. He is also a boxing coach and attorney living in Iowa City, Iowa.
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