REMINISCENCES OF A 19TH CENTURY GLADIATOR:
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOHN L. SULLIVAN
by John L. Sullivan
In 1892, while training for his historic fight with Gentleman
Jim Corbett, undefeated heavyweight boxing champion John
L. Sullivan wrote Reminiscences of a 19th Century Gladiator,
a summation of his extraordinary life and career. In the
book, the “Boston Strong Boy” shares with the reader the
story of his humble origins and the obstacles, both legal
and personal, that he had to overcome to become the most
famous boxer of the 19th century.
This deluxe edition of Sullivan's autobiography contains
additional material including never-before-included photographs,
newspaper accounts, interviews, and an introduction by
Teddy Roosevelt.
John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) was the
first world heavyweight champion in gloved boxing under the
Marquis of Queensbury rules, a title he held until 1892. In
1889, Sullivan fought and won the last bare-knuckle title fight
in a punishing 75-round match against Jake Kilrain. A popular
American hero, Sullivan was also the first American athlete
to earn over one million dollars during his career.
244 pages
ISBN 978-0-9810202-3-5
$24.99
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