Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-Knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria

By Barney Blalock

Book Overview

In 1884, London's prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the States, matches were fought in inconspicuous venues away from unwanted spectators. A winner could be hanged if the loser died. Champions like Dave Campbell, Jack Nonpareil Dempsey and Mysterious Billy Smith were just a few contenders for the brutal, nearly forgotten sport. Join author Barney Blalock as he reveals the remarkable stories of Oregon's bare-knuckle champions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626199930
• ISBN13: 9781626199934
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"