Boxing in Philadelphia: Tales of Struggle and Survival

These guys make Rocky look like an art major -- like he was running up those stairs just to patronize the museum to which they lead (so eager was he to check out the Cezanne exhibit).In "Boxing in Philadelphia," Gabe Oppenheim spotlights real Philly pugs -- the champs, contenders and even chumps known for heart in the ring, sparring wars in the gym, and colorful lives on the city's always-uncertain streets. And a history of those streets, too -- Oppenheim tells the tale of Philly as perennial urban underdog -- as a scrappy, gritty town in New York's shadow that grew rougher when the factories left and the neighborhood gyms began to close. It's a story of the rise and fall (and potential rise yet again) not only of Philly boxing but of the city itself. Excuse the outlandish price, which angers even the author but which he's powerless to change and never set in the first place. Happy reading, folks.
ASIN: 1442236450
VSKU: BVV.1442236450.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Oppenheim, Gabe
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.