Description:A fascinating social history of the development of boxing in Australia.Fighters by Trade brings vividly to life the boxing world of historical heroes and modern-day gladiators. From the brutish beginnings of cobble street fighting on the squalid streets of London in 1700 to the illegal bare-knuckle fighting of colonial Australia to the spectacular stadium events that attract stars and celebrities in the 21st century, Robert Drane details the 'sweet science of bruising' following the human stories behind the development of boxing. This knockout combination of history and true life boxing stories of some of the boxing greats such as Les Darcy, Vic Patrick, Lionel Rose, Jeff Fenech, Kostya Tzu, Zab Judah, Anthony Mundine and Danny Green illuminates boxing in all its literal and symbolic glory. Each chapter connects with a powerful punch that will thrill lovers of history and boxing alike.About Robert DraneRobert Drane is an award-winning sports journalist who has worked with boxing greats Kostya Tzu and Anthony Mundine. He contributes regularly to Inside Sport and Australia's major broadsheets. He was one of the writers on the Lester Ellis documentary The Melbourne Story recently screened on ABC TV.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Fighters by Trade Highlights of Australian Boxing. To get started finding Fighters by Trade Highlights of Australian Boxing, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Description: A fascinating social history of the development of boxing in Australia.Fighters by Trade brings vividly to life the boxing world of historical heroes and modern-day gladiators. From the brutish beginnings of cobble street fighting on the squalid streets of London in 1700 to the illegal bare-knuckle fighting of colonial Australia to the spectacular stadium events that attract stars and celebrities in the 21st century, Robert Drane details the 'sweet science of bruising' following the human stories behind the development of boxing. This knockout combination of history and true life boxing stories of some of the boxing greats such as Les Darcy, Vic Patrick, Lionel Rose, Jeff Fenech, Kostya Tzu, Zab Judah, Anthony Mundine and Danny Green illuminates boxing in all its literal and symbolic glory. Each chapter connects with a powerful punch that will thrill lovers of history and boxing alike.About Robert DraneRobert Drane is an award-winning sports journalist who has worked with boxing greats Kostya Tzu and Anthony Mundine. He contributes regularly to Inside Sport and Australia's major broadsheets. He was one of the writers on the Lester Ellis documentary The Melbourne Story recently screened on ABC TV.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Fighters by Trade Highlights of Australian Boxing. To get started finding Fighters by Trade Highlights of Australian Boxing, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.