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The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book

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The authors and the International Boxing Hall of Fame based in Canastota, NY deserves a lot of credit for this excellent contribution to boxing - "the sweet science". This is a treasury chest of information on boxing history, fighters records and inside stories in a handy book format with lots of great photos and illustrations. Whether you want to know about the sanctioning bodies or the weight divisions, the records or the biographies of the fighters inducted into The Hall of Fame, you will find it all right here.

Content data, records and biographies about the fighters are divided in three main sections: 1- the early pioneers from bare knuckle brawlers to the Boston Strong Boy; 2- the old timers when the sweet science becomes an American passion; and 3- the modern era when boxing waxes and wanes but the grear stars shine. Names like James Figg, John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy), Max Baer, Jack Dempsey (The Manassa Mauler), Jack Johnson (the first african-american heavyweight champion from 1908-15), Gene Tunney, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali (The Greatest) and many other great fighters, they are all here. You will also find information about boxing's supporting cast with names like Gil Clancy, Cus D'Amato, Angelo Dundee, Lou Duva, Don King, Arthur Mercante and others. Additionally, there are short essays on the governing bodies ruling the sport, the seamy side of boxing scandals, the influence of television in the sport, etc.

In conclusion, this is an outstanding source of reliable information on boxing as well as on individual fighters in a handy, manual, illustrated book format for a very reasonable price.

The boxing register is a must have for any true boxing fanatic. The book has information of every inductee from the IBHOF, from the pioneers of the bare-knuckle era to "The Greatest", all of them have at least a page dedicated to them in the great book.

The book gets bigger and better each year but there still are mistakes which never get corrected such as on Luis Rodriguez' record where it shows his first fight with Bennie Briscoe being in San Juan when the fight actually took place at The Arena in Philadelphia. My major criticism--and this is shared by others--is that the book still does not include the complete records of many old-timers. For the book like this which is supposed to represent the be-all and end-all for Hall-of-Famers, you would think they would includ the complete record of every inductee.

Very informative. Each boxer profiled has a biography written about them. Most fighters complete records are listed as well. A great read for anyone who loves boxing and records and stats.

The book is good for short descriptions of boxers and some of the most memorable fights.
I was not that interested in British fighters but overall it is a good read.
Recommended for those interested in the history of boxing.

A really invaluable referance guide to the sport of boxing. If you are a real afficiando of the sport or like myself, just a casual fan it doesn't really matter. This book has all the information that you could want. All the champions from the various weight classes are here. Each boxer has a record of all of his fights, and a (surprisingly) entertaining overview of his career. Wether you are checking out a specific fighter for a specific fight, or just want a few moments of reading. This is the book for you. From the heavyweight super stars that we all know, to the 98 pounders that could tear the most 'macho' of us apart before breakfast, this guide has them all. Informative and VERY intertaining. But it, read it, and revel in the history of the "manly art" You won't be dissapointed.

This book gives great biographies on all the great fighters. This book is great for a person just getting into boxing or a long time fight fan. I think you should definately buy a copy.

This book has some valuable information, but as others have suggested it does indulge in a bit of historical revisionism:

Sam Langford did indeed carry Stanley Ketchel. Amongst many writers of the day it was agreed that Langford seemed to be "holding back".

Harry Greb lost 4 of the first 5 rounds vs. Kid Norfolk. The next 5 rounds were all Greb as he gave Norfolk a sound beating. In their famous disqualification bout it was Norfolk who was ahead when the bout was halted.

It wasn't until Greb was battle-worn(he'd had close to 300 bouts)and in decline that Tiger Flowers was able to beat him, both title bouts being close (some say controversial) split-decisions.

The author really needed to do his homework on the no-decision bouts.