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

By Nat Fleischer

Book Overview

""Leonard The Magnificent"" is a biography written by Nat Fleischer that tells the life story of Benny Leonard, a legendary lightweight boxer who rose to fame in the early 20th century. The book traces Leonard's humble beginnings as the son of Jewish immigrants in New York City, his early struggles in the boxing ring, and his eventual rise to become one of the greatest boxers of all time.Fleischer paints a vivid picture of Leonard's life, chronicling his early years as a street fighter and his eventual discovery by a boxing trainer who recognized his potential. The book details Leonard's early fights, his training regimen, and the strategies he used to defeat some of the toughest opponents in the ring.As Leonard's fame grew, so did his influence outside of the boxing ring. The book explores Leonard's role as a cultural icon in the 1920s and 30s, when he was known as ""The King of the Lightweights"" and was one of the most popular figures in sports.Throughout the book, Fleischer provides a comprehensive look at Leonard's life, including his personal relationships, his struggles with addiction, and his eventual retirement from boxing. ""Leonard The Magnificent"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in boxing history, sports biography, or the cultural history of the early 20th century.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: 1163168939
• ISBN13: 9781163168936
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"