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Floyd Patterson: Heavyweight King

Floyd Patterson: Heavyweight King

Newcombe, Jack

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1258787261
ISBN13: 9781258787264
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 24 2013
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Floyd Patterson: Heavyweight King is a biography written by Jack Newcombe that chronicles the life and career of the legendary boxer, Floyd Patterson. The book provides a detailed account of Patterson's rise to fame, from his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of 21.Newcombe delves into Patterson's personal life, discussing his struggles with poverty, racism, and a tumultuous family life. He also explores Patterson's boxing career, from his early amateur fights to his professional career, including his two fights against Sonny Liston, which are considered some of the most significant bouts in boxing history.The book also delves into Patterson's legacy, examining his impact on the sport of boxing and his contributions to civil rights. Newcombe provides a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most iconic figures in boxing history, making Floyd Patterson: Heavyweight King a must-read for fans of the sport and anyone interested in the life of a true American hero.An Original Life Story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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