Prizefighting: An American History

Arne K. Lang

Prizefighting: An American History
Format
Paperback
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Country
United States
Published
28 May 2020
Pages
274
ISBN
9781476683676

Prizefighting: An American History

Arne K. Lang

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This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind’s most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and political allies overcame both legal and moral roadblocks to make fisticuffing a lively commercial enterprise.

The book begins with the clandestine bare-knuckle fights in eighteenth-century London, and ends with the vibrant, large-scale productions of modern Las Vegas fight nights.
Along the way, he explains many of the myths about antiquarian prizefighters, describes the origins of slave fight folklore, and examines the forces that transformed Las Vegas into the world’s leading venue for important fights.

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