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Wales and its Boxers
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Though few outside of its native borders associate the great Celtic nation of Wales with the gritty history of pugilism, Welsh fist-fighters have made their talentand passionfor boxing unmistakable for centuries. Wales and Its Boxers traces this triumphant spirit through the lives of village heroes and national superstars such as Peerless Jim Driscoll and Freddie Welsh, commenting along the way on compelling cultural issues like masculinity, Welsh identity, and the changing face of the ringed spectacle. Here youll read the story of Jimmy Wilde, The Mighty Atom, who rose from a life in the Tylorstown coal pits to become according to Ring magazine the third greatest puncher of all time, as well as a Welsh legend. Moreover, youll discover why Wales currently has more registered boxers than any other region in Europe and how current boxing superstars like WBO champion Joe Calzaghe continue to fight under the banner of Welsh pride in this fascinating and peerless account of one nations love for sport and country.