The Mexican American boxer is one who leaves it all in the ring. They have been described as devastating punchers, fearless fighters, and tough competitors by boxing fans, sportswriters, and commentators alike. Mexican American boxers have long carried a reputation in boxing circles as being the ultimate crowd-pleasers. In continuing that tradition, the dramatic testimonies of seven distinct, valiant, and dashing warriors from the Golden State of California are presented here in intricate detail: Aurelio Herrera, Art Aragon, Mando Ramos, Bobby Chacon, "Yaqui" Lopez, Arturo Frias, and Oscar Muniz. By exposing new generations to their action-packed stories, new life is breathed into these talented and gifted boxers, ensuring their fighting spirit and heartfelt memories will never die. This volume salutes these pioneers of Mexican American boxing for opening the doors for today''s boxers.
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978-1-5402-6069-7 (9781540260697)
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Scott Morris is a doctoral candidate at the University of Utah, where he studies the environmental history of the American West. He lives in Lander, Wyoming, with his wife and three dogs. Historic photographs for this book were provided by the Wyoming State Archives, the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming, and the Marriott Library at the University of Utah.
