Hitters, dancers and ring magicians

"Covering the years 1890 to 1910, this volume profiles the boxers who were acting during boxing's "Golden Age," focusing on Lavigne, Fitzsimmons, Walcott, Gans, McGovern, Langford, and Ketchel. Each boxer is presented in his historical context, and information about opponents, also key figures in this era of the sport, is also provided, as are comparisons to recent fighters"--Provided by publisher.