Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn Boxing's Unforgettable Summer Of 1941 |
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| Author:
| Gruver, Ed |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4930-6664-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2022 |
| Publisher: | Globe Pequot Press, The
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| Imprint: | Lyons Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $27.95 |
Book Description:
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Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, this heavyweight bought saw the underdog Billy Conn well ahead on points until Joe Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at New York's Polo Grounds in June 1941.
Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, this heavyweight bought saw the underdog Billy Conn well ahead on points until Joe Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at New York's Polo Grounds in June 1941.