Leonard The Magnificent: Life Story Of The Man Who Made Himself King Of The Lightweights

By Nat Fleischer

Book Overview

""Leonard The Magnificent: Life Story Of The Man Who Made Himself King Of The Lightweights"" is a biography written by Nat Fleischer that tells the story of one of the most successful and legendary boxers of the early 20th century, Benny Leonard. The book chronicles Leonard's life from his humble beginnings as the son of Jewish immigrants in New York City to his rise as a champion in the lightweight division of boxing. Fleischer provides a detailed account of Leonard's boxing career, including his many victories and his famous fights against other well-known boxers of the time, such as Freddie Welsh and Lew Tendler. The book also delves into Leonard's personal life, including his marriage and his struggles with alcoholism. Throughout the book, Fleischer paints a vivid picture of the boxing world during the early 1900s, including the politics and corruption that were rampant in the sport. He also provides insight into Leonard's fighting style and the techniques that made him such a formidable opponent. Overall, ""Leonard The Magnificent"" is a compelling and comprehensive biography of one of boxing's greatest champions, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century boxing.Contents Include: The Thrills Of The Sport; A Champion In The Making; Gibson At The Helm; The Unforgettable Fight; Wins World Crown; Iron Fists And A Brainy Head; The Unlucky Honeymoon; Johnny Dundee's Tribute; Movies And Retirement; The Story Teller; Skepticism To Amazement; Death Strikes In The Ring; Leonard's Fighting Record.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432568833
• ISBN13: 9781432568832
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"