Fighters by trade
Subtitle: highlights of Australian boxing
By: Robert Drane
Contributors: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Publisher: ABC Books for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Sydney , N.S.W
Language: eng
Number of pages: 358
ISBN-13: 9780733324017
Subjects: Boxing; Boxers (Sports); History
Description: "A fascinating social history of the development of boxing in Australia which brings to life the historical heroes and modern-day gladiators of the boxing world. From cobblestreet fighting in 1700 through to the spectacular stadium events in the 21st century, Robert Drane details the 'sweet science of bruising'. Includes a combination of the history and true life boxing stories of some of the boxing greats - Les Darcy, Jeff Fenech, Kostya Tzu and Anthony Mundine."--Provided by publisher.