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Discover Cincinnati's Boxing Heritage
Queen City’s Greatest Fighters
Father and son team present the history of boxing in Cincinnati in new book
Authors Kevin Grace and Joshua Grace pay tribute to the great boxing heritage of Cincinnati from the 1860's to the present with a stunning display of over 200 vintage, black and white photographs.The selection of photographs details the establishment of boxing as a strong part of American leisure and urban life, both in the professional and the amateur ranks. Cincinnati has hosted many of America's great fights, and the book boasts the nationally influential years of
boxing in the city. Cincinnati Boxing candidly portrays boxers as athletes and as men fighting to make a name for themselves while also discussing the social impact of the sport.
Cincinnati Boxing was written not only to explore the history of boxing but also to provide a piece of Cincinnati's history. Authors Kevin and Joshua Grace hope
readers will discover that Cincinnati has many layers in its heritage, and this book is one way of exploring those layers.
Highlights of Cincinnati Boxing:
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Rare photographs of personalities and boxing matches, many of which have never been published before
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Photographs of world-famous boxers who appeared in Cincinnati, such as John L. Sullivan and Jack Dempsey
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Features venues and events in Cincinnati boxing history from the Civil War to the 21st century
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Describes some of the most colorful personalities in Cincinnati boxing history, including Ezzard Charles, Freddie Miller, Bud Smith, Aaron Pryor, Carmen Iaccobucci, Max Elkus, and Jake Mintz.
Co-authors - Father and son team, Kevin and Joshua Grace have a longstanding interest in the history of boxing and in Cincinnati sports. Kevin, author or co-
author of seven previous Arcadia titles, is the archivist at the University of Cincinnati. Joshua, a 2000 UC graduate and resident of Cheviot, works in academic records at Xavier University.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and on-line retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.
