The Olympic Club of New Orleans: Epicenter of Professional Boxing, 1883-1897
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| Management number | 231851737 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $10.40 | Model Number | 231851737 | ||
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Established in 1883, the Olympic Club catered to a variety of pursuits from target shooting to billiards to boxing--the most popular sport in New Orleans, despite legal prohibitions. A revised city ordinance and a vague state statute permitting boxing sponsored by chartered athletic clubs were frequently tested at the Olympic, the epicenter of boxing in America. Between 1890 and 1894, the club's 10,000-seat arena hosted six world championship and seven national or regional title bouts. The 1892 Fistic Carnival featured three world title fights on three consecutive days, culminating in the World Heavyweight Championship between John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett. Read more
| ASIN | B07H1LQ9KQ |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-1476633053 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| File size | 16.1 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | McFarland |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 218 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | August 28, 2018 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
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