The Great Prize Fight

By Alan Lloyd

Book Overview

Describing the most outrageous boxing match in history, this account provides the exciting details of the Englishman Tom Sayers and American John Heenan's legendary 1860 fight. "The Great Fight" was the sensation of its time, involving sportsmen, thieves, and citizens all thrilled by the bare-knuckled punches. Exploring both men's lives and the colorful world around them, from scratch to finish, from the Victorian sporting life to the sleazy world of gamblers and politicians, this enthralling story gives all the dramatic details of a seminal moment in boxing history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0698108299
• ISBN13: 9780698108295
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Coward McCann
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent read

This book gives a wonderful account not only of the titular fight but of the English and American prize ring in general during the days of bare-knuckle champions. Great language, wonderful characters, history, and wonderful battles. A great read for anyone interested in the roots of boxing or history.