Boxing and Crime in Sacramento: 26 Cases of Wrongdoing Around the Ring

By Glen Sharp

Step into the "red light district of sports," where the brutality of the prize ring collided with the stark realities of life on the fringe in California's capital. This gripping collection delivers 26 true cases exploring the seedier side of Sacramento's history and witnessing the lives of fighters who were often artists in the ring but tragic figures outside of it. Cases like "Death in the Dollhouse" and the tale of Babs McCarthy delve into the lives of fighters, managers, and promoters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476699593
• ISBN13: 9781476699592
• Release Date: January 2027
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 161 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up