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Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: McFarland (March 25, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786470747
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786470747
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.8 x 9.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsOne of the best I've read!
By ricksveiw on May 10, 2013
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Ive been a boxing fan for over 45 years and this is one of the very best books on the sport Ive had the honor of reading! Heavyweight Boxing In The 1970's goes into great detail about the fights and the fighters that made the 1970s the greatest decade for not only heavyweight boxing , but for the sport in general! Though at first,I did'nt like the fact that the book had no pictures,but that became a moot point once I began reading! The details of little publicized or forgotten fights are covered in great depth! This is not only about the 70's heavyweight scene but every decade from the 1900's to the era of the klitschko brothers! I highly recommend this fantastic book!
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Boxing Book
By Ed Gosney on July 12, 2013
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Heavyweight Boxing in the 1970s by Joe Ryan is another gem from the McFarland Publishing stable. If you are a boxing fan, there is no way you want to miss this great source of pugilistic history.

Ryan makes a case that the 1970s provided the greatest era for heavyweights in the history of the sport, and I agree with him. The book compares the other eras, the champions and challengers, and makes argument for why the 70s, loaded with fighters like Ali, Frazier, Foreman, and Norton (not to mention Jerry Quarry, Earnie Shavers, Larry Holmes, etc.) was the high water mark for heavyweight boxing.

For me, this book was a walk down memory lane, as I had seen or at least read about many of these fights way back when. I appreciate the insight that Ryan provided on many of the big fights, the politics behind decisions on where some of the fights were to be held, and the personalities of the boxers.

While the sport has always had controversy and corruption, there is a special pull when you are reading about these larger than life stars like Ali and Foreman. If you are a sports fan, and especially an appreciator of the squared circle, this book is definitely worth your time.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe 70's Boxing Historian
By kone TOP 1000 REVIEWER on October 11, 2013
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The author has compiled a very interesting, compelling, and readable history of the 1970's heavyweights. Considered by many to be the single greatest decade of heavyweights ever, this book on the heavies of the 1970's will instruct, provide insight, and bring back so many great memories of all the epic fights of that decade. While the very best fights are more detailed, the author also covers the important secondary fights, and even gives consideration to the "bums" who were stepping stones for the more talented in the division. The book begins with an excellent summary of the decades of boxing beginning in the Jack Johnson era to present, and then gets down to his favorite subject, the exciting 1970's. As someone who considers himself knowledgeable of that boxing decade, I learned so much from this book, details about fights, personalities, promoters, wives, etc. that it was well worth my time; in fact, I truly enjoyed every page of this excellent book. I had considered selling this book after reading it, but it is so good that I want it to be a part of my boxing library as the definitive source of the 1970's heavyweight division.

If you are a boxing fan, you will like this book. If you are a boxing fan who grew up in this era, you will love this book.

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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book about the greatest decade of HEAVYWEIGHTS
By Redman on September 10, 2015
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If it had pictures I would give it 6 stars....As a young boxing fan I use to walk an extra 10 blocks ,to go to the candy store that sold THE RING magazine. It is hard to explain to young Boxing fans how great it was in the '70s. Fighters would climb the rankings depending on who they beat ...The RING rankings were true. Fights were on TV ,and it was THE GREATEST era of HEAVYWEIGHT boxing. I used to argue with my uncle SAL who would tease me with the THIRTIES and FIFTIES,maybe for other weights ,but not the Heavies. (Before he passed he had changed his tune i think after QUARRY-NORTON) This book not only summarizes the other decades quite well,but really brings back the intensity of those 70's contender battles. IF you like boxing it is a must. Thank You
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5.0 out of 5 starsAuthor Joe Ryan delivers! EXCEPTIONAL BOOK!
By Ms. Don't Play (MDP) on August 23, 2013
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I recommend this book to the youngest and oldest boxing and sports fans from all around the world.
Very informative and captures the reader's attention from beginning to end.
I'm looking forward to reading future writings of Mr. Joe Ryan and am hopeful he will publish a sequel
featuring boxers of the 1980's and 1990's. Even if you're not a boxing fan, this book is an excellent read
and I recommend adding it to your book collection!
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