Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, the fight saw the underdog Conn well ahead on points until Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at the Polo Grounds, the brash confidence of the challenger from Pittsburgh, and the quiet dignity of the Black champion Louis, who personified “the memory of every injustice practiced upon his people and the memory of every triumph.”
Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, the fight saw the underdog Conn well ahead on points until Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at the Polo Grounds, the brash confidence of the challenger from Pittsburgh, and the quiet dignity of the Black champion Louis, who personified “the memory of every injustice practiced upon his people and the memory of every triumph.”
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Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn: Boxing's Unforgettable Summer of 1941
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Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn: Boxing's Unforgettable Summer of 1941
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ISBN-13: | 9781493066643 |
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Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
Publication date: | 07/15/2022 |
Pages: | 264 |
Sales rank: | 1,023,064 |
Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.00(d) |