Latino Boxing in Southern California

Latino Boxing in Southern California
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : 9781467128834
ISBN-13 : 146712883X
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Book Synopsis Latino Boxing in Southern California by : Gene Aguilera

Download or read book Latino Boxing in Southern California written by Gene Aguilera and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern California, with its burgeoning Latino population, marked the spot as the proving ground for world-class boxers from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Nicaragua, and El Salvador to showcase their talent with exciting and unforgettable bouts. Latino Boxing in Southern California tells the true, heartfelt stories of Latino and Mexican ring idols who did battle on the West Coast, while exploring the mythical devotion boxing purists and fans have for their boxers. This colorful tribute to the sweet science, Los Angeles-style, keeps the memory alive of when boxing in this town revolved around the beloved Olympic Auditorium, Main St. Gym, and the Forum.


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