Joe Gans: A Biography of the First African American World Boxing Champion

by Colleen Aycock and Mark Scott

Book Overview

Joe Gans captured the world lightweight title in 1902, becoming the first black American world title holder in any sport. Gans was a master strategist and tactician, and one of the earliest practitioners of "scientific" boxing. As a black champion reigning during the Jim Crow era, he endured physical assaults, a stolen title, bankruptcy, and numerous attempts to destroy his reputation. Four short years after successfully defending his title in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786439947
• ISBN13: 9780786439942
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher