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Strange Encounters: Tales Of Famous Fights And Famous Fighters - A Complete History of Bareknuckle Pugilism & Boxing

Strange Encounters: Tales Of Famous Fights And Famous Fighters - A Complete History of Bareknuckle Pugilism & Boxing
By James Brady

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A history of bareknuckle fights in England, featuring detailed accounts of all the most famous fights and much information about the fighters. Fully illustrated throughout. Contents Include Geneses Pugitatus JEM BELCHER: 'Napoleon of the Ring' HENRY PEARCE: 'The Game Chicken' JOHN GULLY: Pugilist, Publican, Parliamentarian, Turfite, Colliery Owner TOM CRIBB: 'Man of Iron' NEATE: Hickman Spring Langan A Generation of Champions TOM SAYERS: 'The Brighton Boy' Sayers and Heenan: The Fight CORINTHIANS: 'Men of Fashion and Pleasure' Stranger Encounters Poetic Interlude: An Anthology


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2623715 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-04-04
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 256 pages