Jack Dempsey, The Idol Of Fistiana

""Jack Dempsey, The Idol of Fistiana: An Intimate Narrative"" is a biographical book written by Nat Fleischer, chronicling the life and career of one of the most iconic boxers of all time, Jack Dempsey. The book is an intimate account of the legendary fighter's rise to fame, his personal life, and his impact on the sport of boxing. Fleischer, who was a renowned sports journalist and historian, draws on his extensive knowledge of the sport and his personal relationship with Dempsey to provide a detailed and insightful portrait of the man known as ""The Manassa Mauler."" The book covers Dempsey's early years in Colorado, his move to New York, his battles with other boxing greats such as Georges Carpentier and Gene Tunney, and his eventual retirement from the sport. Along the way, Fleischer provides fascinating details about Dempsey's training regimen, his fighting style, and his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and his struggles with alcoholism. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of boxing and the life of one of its greatest champions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.