Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles

by Gene Aguilera

Book Overview

Welcome to the colorful, flamboyant, and wonderful world of Mexican American boxing in Los Angeles. From the minute they stepped into the ring, Mexican American fighters have electrified fans with their explosiveness and courage. These historical images bring to life a sociological culture consisting of knockouts, the Main Street Gym, the Olympic Auditorium, neighborhood rivalries, Mexican idols, posters, and promoters. Like a winding thread, "the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467130893
• ISBN13: 9781467130899
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.0"