Shadowboxing: The Rise and Fall of George Dixon

Shadowboxing: The Rise and Fall of George Dixon

George Dixon was the finest boxer of his generation and arguably among the finest boxers ever. His accomplishments in the ring were extraordinary: the first black boxing champion, the first Canadian boxing champion, the first boxing champion of multiple weight classes, and the first boxing champion to lose regain his title. He defended his title more than any other champion - then or since - and he reportedly fought in an unprecedented 800 bouts. Making these achievements more astonishing was the context within which these achievements were earned: George Dixon publically fought and beat hundreds of white boxers in an age when black men were routinely lynched for simply being black. Boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer once said of Dixon, â€œFor his ounces and inches, there never was a lad his equal. Even in the light of the achievements of John L. Sullivan [the first heavyweight champion in boxing, the critics of his days referred to 'Little Chocolate' [George Dixon as the greatest fighter of all time. I doubt there ever was a pugilist who was as popular during his entire career.â€ Simply put, said Fleischer, â€œHe had everything.â€
Country USA
Brand UNKNO
Manufacturer Pottersfield Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781897426449
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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