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GENTLEMAN JIM: THE STORY OF JAMES J. CORBETT

GENTLEMAN JIM: THE STORY OF JAMES J. CORBETT

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In 1892, in New Orleans, Louisiana, James John Corbett (1886-1933) defeated the great John L. Sullivan to become world heavyweight boxing champion. Corbett's new scientific boxing technique enabled him to dodge Sullivan's rushing attacks, and wear him down with jabs.

Paperback. 8vo. 128pp. Text illustrations. Original illustrated card covers, now laminated. Good condition.

Date
1942
Publisher
New York: The Ring Bookshop
Author
Nat FLEISCHER

£35.00 (Code: 65824)

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