Jess Willard Heavyweight Champion of the World (1915-1919) |
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| Author:
| Allen, Arly |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-6444-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2016 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first full-length biography of Jess Willard who won the heavyweight boxing title in 1915 by defeating Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion. The book sheds new light on Willard who became the most famous man in America as a result of his victory.
This is the first full-length biography of Jess Willard who won the heavyweight boxing title in 1915 by defeating Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion. The book sheds new light on Willard who became the most famous man in America as a result of his victory.