The Great Prize Fight
Download or Read eBook The Great Prize Fight PDF written by Alan Lloyd and published by Souvenir Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Alan Lloyd |
Publisher | : Souvenir Press |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0285637053 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780285637054 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Great Prize Fight by : Alan Lloyd
Book excerpt: Alan Lloyd recreates the fight that was boxing's first world championship. It took place in Hampshire on April 17th 1860 when Britain's foremost fighter, Tom Sayers of Camden Town, fought the American favourite, Tom Heenan, for a prize of £200 and the winner was heralded the world champion. The Great Fight was the sensation of its time.