The New Zealand Boxing Scrapbook
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The New Zealand Boxing Scrapbook
By (Author) Dave Cameron
By (author) Paul Lewis
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
2nd November 2012
New Zealand
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
796.830993
Physical Properties
Hardback
280
Width 285mm, Height 210mm, Spine 34mm
871g
Description
New Zealand's place in world boxing is a surprisingly prominent one. From the 1800s to the second decade of the new millennium, New Zealand boxers have made a mark on the national and international stages. From the days of Bob Fitzsimmons and Torpedo Billy Murphy through to David Tua's quest for a world title today, Kiwi boxers have occupied a far more significant place than the little country at the foot of the world would seem to deserve. Looking from boxing's earliest moments to today - and illustrated by some remarkable and previously unseen boxing memorabilia - and incorporating some of boxing's most famous names, THE NEW ZEALAND BOXING SCRAPBOOK offers a unique insight into 'the sweet science' of boxing and the men involved.
Author Bio
Foremost boxing historian Dave Cameron has gathered the unparalleled collection of boxing history, memorabilia and artefacts around which this book is based. Award-winning journalist Paul Lewis, sports editor of the Herald on Sunday, has a particular love of boxing and has covered many key fights.
