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The author reports on the many young Jewish fighters who began boxing for the money. In the 1920s and 1930s, "Jews were represented in almost every aspect of th

For more than sixty years—from the 1890s to the 1950s—boxing was an integral part of American popular culture and a major spectator sport rivaling baseball

A collection of essays by today's preeminent writers on significant Jewish figures in sports, told with humor, heart, and an eye toward the ever elusive questio

A vivid portrayal of the important role of Jews in American boxing history, and vice versa.

Offers accessible and informative essays about the social impact and historical importance of boxing around the globe.