The Choynski Chronicles: A Biography of Hall of Fame Boxer

The Choynski Chronicles: A Biography of Hall of Fame Boxer Jewish Joe Choynski

In this first and only biography of light-heavyweight champion and boxing legend Joe Choynski, author Chris LaForce chronicles the life and career of a pioneer of the gloved era of pugilism. Joe Choynski was one of the greatest, most courageous, brilliant, and respected Jewish boxers in history. Born in San Francisco, California in 1868, Joe Choynski fought nearly all of the greatest heavyweights of that divisionâ€™s first Golden Age, despite weighing less than 170 pounds. He was one of the few who did not draw the color line. Included is a complete account of Joeâ€™s professional fights. Come follow Choynskiâ€™s boxing career in such legendary matches as the battle on the Sacramento River barge with â€œGentlemanâ€ Jim Corbett, his war with Bob Fitzsimmons, the classic brawls with â€œSailorâ€ Tom Sharkey, knockout of future heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, and his 20-round draw with soon-to-be heavyweight king Jim Jeffries. This book features over 180 photographs, many of them rare and published here, for the first time, anywhere! The book includes a Foreword by Herbert G. Goldman, former Managing Editor of Ring magazine and Editor-in-Chief of Boxing Illustrated, and a testimonial by renowned boxing historian, Tracy Callis. Chris LaForce has been a member of IBRO (the International Boxing Research Organization) since 1984. He has written several articles for the IBRO newsletter, and is a contributing writer for the Cyber Boxing Zone, Western States Jewish History and other historical societies.
Country USA
Brand Win by Ko Publications
Manufacturer Win by Ko Publications
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780979982286
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Win by Ko Publications
Manufacturer	Win by Ko Publications
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780979982286
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Choynski Chronicles: A Biography of Hall of Fame Boxer Jewish Joe Choynski

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