The Fighting Jew: The Life and Times of Daniel Mendoza, Champion Boxer

by Wynn Wheldon

As one of the first Jewish sporting superstars, Daniel Mendoza, boxing champion of England 1792-1795, challenged perceptions and stereotypes - he demanded respect. He is said to have been the first Jew to talk privately at length to the King. He made history by taking part in the first sporting event with an entrance fee. He pioneered 'side-stepping' and was the greatest 'scientific boxer' of the age. Daniel Mendoza is unarguably among the most important...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445685736
• ISBN13: 9781445685731
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"