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Leonard The Magnificent: Life Story Of The Man Who Made Himself King Of The Lightweights

Leonard The Magnificent: Life Story Of The Man Who Made Himself King Of The Lightweights

Fleischer, Nat

Hardcover

Historical FiguresAthletesBoxing

ISBN10: 1436711509
ISBN13: 9781436711500
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Leonard The Magnificent is a biographical book written by Nat Fleischer that tells the life story of Benny Leonard. Leonard was a legendary boxer who made a name for himself in the early 20th century as the king of the lightweights. The book chronicles Leonard's rise to fame, his numerous title fights, and his eventual retirement from the sport. It delves into his personal life, including his childhood, family, and relationships, and provides insight into the man behind the boxer. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in boxing history or the life of one of its greatest champions.Contents Include: The Thrills Of The Sport; A Champion In The Making; Gibson At The Helm; The Unforgettable Fight; Wins World Crown; Iron Fists And A Brainy Head; The Unlucky Honeymoon; Johnny Dundee's Tribute; Movies And Retirement; The Story Teller; Skepticism To Amazement; Death Strikes In The Ring; Leonard's Fighting Record.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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