THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONS: All the Champs from Heavyweights to Flyweights since 1882

by John D. McCallum ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 1975

Short bios of 256 title-holders in the eight major divisions of professional boxing with 176 photos. The pantheon includes John L. Sullivan, Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Gene Tunney, Gentleman Jim Corbett, Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson, Floyd Patterson and The Greatest, Muhammad Ali (who is ranked only tenth here in a survey of the all-time champs). The writing ain't so hot, but it's a helluva lotta fun.

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1975

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Chilton

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1975

Categories: NONFICTION