Title: Boxing in New Mexico, 1868-1940
Description: "On June 28, 1868, a group of men gathered alongside a road 35 miles north of Albuquerque to witness a 165-round, 6-hour bare-knuckle brawl between Duffy and an unidentified fighter. Thought to be the first "official" prizefight in New Mexico, this spectacle marked the beginning of the rich and varied history of boxing"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Social life and customs, Boxing, Boxers (Sports), History, Boxing, history, New mexico, history
Places: New Mexico