Galento the Great: The Authentic and Authorized Story of the Life and Ring Battles of Tony, Two-Ton, Galento, World’s Heavyweight Contender

""Galento The Great"" by Joseph G. Donovan is a comprehensive biography of Tony Galento, a legendary boxer known for his larger-than-life personality and fighting style. The book covers Galento's life from his early days as a professional wrestler to his rise as a heavyweight contender in the 1930s and 1940s. Donovan provides a detailed account of Galento's ring battles, including his famous fight against Joe Louis in 1939, which was dubbed ""The Brown Bomber vs. The Barroom Brawler."" The author also delves into Galento's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his complicated relationships with women. The book is based on extensive research and includes interviews with Galento's family, friends, and boxing colleagues. It also features rare photographs and newspaper clippings that provide a glimpse into Galento's colorful career. Overall, ""Galento The Great"" is a must-read for boxing fans and anyone interested in the history of American sports. It offers a fascinating look at one of boxing's most colorful characters and provides insight into the world of professional boxing during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.