Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles

Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781467130899
ISBN-13 : 1467130893
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Book Synopsis Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles by : Gene Aguilera

Download or read book Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles written by Gene Aguilera and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the colorful, flamboyant, and wonderful world of Mexican American boxing in Los Angeles. From the minute they stepped into the ring, Mexican American fighters have electrified fans with their explosiveness and courage. These historical images bring to life a sociological culture consisting of knockouts, the Main Street Gym, the Olympic Auditorium, neighborhood rivalries, Mexican idols, posters, and promoters. Like a winding thread, "the Golden Boy" Art Aragon bobs and weaves throughout the book. From "Mexican" Joe Rivers to Oscar De La Hoya, the true stories of their sensational ring wars are told while keeping alive the spirit and legacy of Mexican American boxing from the greater Los Angeles area.


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