Joe Gans: A Biography of the First African American World Boxing Champion

Joe Gans captured the world lightweight title in 1902, becoming the first black American world title holder in any sport. This biography features round-by-round ringside telegraph reports of his most famous and controversial fights, a complete fight history, photographs, and early newspaper cartoons depicting boxers.

• | By (Author): Colleen Aycock, Mark Scott (Author)
• | Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• | Publication Date: Oct 17, 2008
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 294 pages
• | Language: NULL
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 0786439947
• | ISBN-13: 9780786439942