Download or read book Lost Stories of West Coast Latino Boxing written by Gene Aguilera and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many West Coast Latino boxers have entered and departed the ring, their anecdotes left behind like another stain on the mat. Latino boxing stories have floated around for ages without the benefit of being passed down from generation to generation. Buried tales and colorful narratives of beloved Mexican ring idols such as Ruben Olivares, Mando Ramos, Carlos Zarate, Danny "Little Red" Lopez, Bobby Chacon, Carlos Palomino, and Alberto Davila are showcased in these pages, their stories revived because no champion deserves to be forgotten. Other overlooked heroes and one-hit wonders of the golden era of Southland boxing (1940s-1970s) will also be saluted, along with the bygone contenders of the barrio who never saw their name in neon lights.
Download or read book Mexican American Boxing from the Golden State written by Gene Aguilera and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mexican American boxer is one who leaves it all in the ring. They have been described as devastating punchers, fearless fighters, and tough competitors by boxing fans, sportswriters, and commentators alike. Mexican American boxers have long carried a reputation in boxing circles as being the ultimate crowd-pleasers. In continuing that tradition, the dramatic testimonies of seven distinct, valiant, and dashing warriors from the Golden State of California are presented here in intricate detail: Aurelio Herrera, Art Aragon, Mando Ramos, Bobby Chacon, "Yaqui" Lopez, Arturo Frias, and Oscar Muniz. By exposing new generations to their action-packed stories, new life is breathed into these talented and gifted boxers, ensuring their fighting spirit and heartfelt memories will never die. This volume salutes these pioneers of Mexican American boxing for opening the doors for today's boxers.
Download or read book Latino Boxing in Southern California written by Gene Aguilera and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern California, with its burgeoning Latino population, marked the spot as the proving ground for world-class boxers from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Nicaragua, and El Salvador to showcase their talent with exciting and unforgettable bouts. Latino Boxing in Southern California tells the true, heartfelt stories of Latino and Mexican ring idols who did battle on the West Coast, while exploring the mythical devotion boxing purists and fans have for their boxers. This colorful tribute to the sweet science, Los Angeles-style, keeps the memory alive of when boxing in this town revolved around the beloved Olympic Auditorium, Main St. Gym, and the Forum.
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.
Download or read book Gentleman of the Ring written by Bert W. Colima and published by . This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To many of the younger generation the name Colima does not mean much, but to the fight fans of yesteryear it brings back memories of a great Mexican-American boxer of the 20's and 30's who started it all in his boxing career."
Download or read book Lost in Boxing written by Jimmy Tobin and published by Hamilcar Publications. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost in Boxing is a free companion ebook to Donald McRae's classic, award-winning Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing. The essays contained in this ebook were previously published on the Hannibal Boxing website, along with a new introduction by Carlos Acevedo, the author of Sporting Blood: Tales From The Dark Side Of Boxing. The essays in this works are: Introduction by Carlos Acevedo Them Bones: The Night James Toney Won His First World Title, Carlos Acevedo The Edge of Derision: On Prince Naseem Hamed, Oliver Goldstein The Hotstepper: Oscar De La Hoya, Nearing Stardom, Carlos Acevedo Idyllic Masquerading: The Night Chris Eubank Beat Michael Watson, Oliver Goldstein The Savage Within: Mike Tyson on the Rise, Carlos Acevedo Vendetta: Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas Settle Their Blood Feud, Carlos Acevedo The Future Now: Roy Jones Breaks Through, Oliver Goldstein Earn It: Evander Holyfield and Michael Dokes Go to War, Oliver Goldstein Episodes in the American Berserk: Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock I, Oliver Goldstein This Is the Future: James Toney Batters Vassiliy Jirov for His Third World Title, Jimmy Tobin
Download or read book Oscar de la Hoya written by Susan Muaddi Darraj and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he was just a skinny, shy kid riding his skateboard through the streets of the East Los Angeles barrio, Oscar De La Hoya never thought he would one day be one of the world's premier boxers, setting records and winning championships. This title presents the story of a young boy with a dream and the perseverance to make it a reality.
Download or read book Beloved Warrior written by Christian Giudice and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An iconic figure--a shining light.
Download or read book Oscar de la Hoya written by Jeff Savage and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Oscar De La Hoya, the famous Mexican American boxer.
Download or read book American Son written by Oscar De La Hoya and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Oscar De La Hoya, one of the most celebrated fighters in the history of boxing, comes a frank and touching memoir about achieving the American Dream: his rise to the top, the power of a solid work ethic, his mother's painful death from cancer, the pitfalls of stardom, and a very personal take on what it means to be an American The son of Mexican-born parents, Oscar "The Golden Boy" De La Hoya has had an astonishing career. From boxing to business, from the recording industry to the charitable accomplishments of his foundation, his success is a testament to what one can achieve in the United States. But who is this man who has changed the lives of so many? Who has imprinted a positive mark upon the sport of boxing, for which many have all but given up hope? Who has become a symbol of success for an entire community, without many heroes to call their own? American Son answers these questions. Born into a boxing family, De La Hoya has defeated more than a dozen world champions and won six world titles as well as an Olympic gold medal—a moment forever marked in the memory of anyone who has followed his career. Yet within the maelstrom of this success lay a man whose earnest belief in the goodness of everyone around him sometimes led him to stray far from his intended path. This book is The Golden Boy, and he bares his most heartbreaking mistakes as well as his most stunning triumphs for all of the world to see. This thrilling tale of an immigrant's son—a quintessentially American story—is the chronicle of an amazing journey that will provide readers with new insight into the private life of a figure who has to many reached iconic status.
Download or read book Oscar De La Hoya written by Rob Quinn and published by Chelsea House Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the life of the young Mexican American boxer who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olpympic Games and went on to become a professional champion.
Download or read book Black Ink written by Jose Corpas and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Ink is the long overdue biography of Panama Al Brown, a boxer so unpopular, fans stormed the ring and nearly killed him in an attack that might be considered a hate crime today. Outside the ring, the leaders of the "Manly Art" were so determined not to have a gay boxing champion that they stripped him of his recognition, without an explanation. But Brown was too good, and eventually fought his way to become recognized as the first Latino world champion. In this riveting book, Jose Corpas makes sure Al Brown is never forgotten.
Download or read book Oscar de la Hoya written by Rob Kirkpatrick and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the Mexican American boxer whose skills won him a gold medal in the Olympics.
Download or read book Bill Stern s Favorite Boxing Stories written by William Stern and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Oscar de la Hoya written by Bob Taylor and published by Rourke Publishing (FL). This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life of the young Mexican-American boxer who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games at the age of nineteen.
Download or read book A Nation s Hope written by Matt de la Peña and published by Dial Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once a boyhood dream, now a people's hope The weight of history hangs on Joe's shoulders On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake then just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent the country's war with Germany. From Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson and acclaimed novelist Matt de la Pena, this elegant and powerful picture book biography centers around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation's ideals.
