The Fighting Times of Abe Attell
- ISBN-10
- 1476664323
- ISBN-13
- 9781476664323
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 278
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-11-30
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- Mark Allen Baker
Description
“Baker brings the gutsy little featherweight back to his life with his wonderful and informative biography…vivid detail…thorough research and detailed description of [Attell’s] fights…Attell’s life story is given an honest treatment…Baker has done a Herculean task with his intensive research and thrilling writing style…highly recommended”—The USA Boxing News“Smartly written…a solid achievement…a master of detail…[Baker’s] research is extensive and filled with fascinating facts…many striking images”—IBRO Journal Abraham Washington Attell (1883–1970) was among the cleverest, most scientific professional boxers ever to enter the ring. The native San Franciscan fought 172 times—with 127 wins, 51 by knockout—and successfully defended his World Featherweight Champion title 18 times between 1906 and 1912, defeating challengers who included Johnny Kilbane and Battling Nelson. Abe’s success inspired his brothers Caesar and Monte to take up the sport—Abe and Monte both held simultaneous world titles for a time. This first ever biography covers Attell’s life and career. Growing up poor and Jewish in an predominantly Irish neighborhood, he faced his share of adversity and anti–Semitism. He was charged for alleged involvement in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. The charges were dropped but Attell was branded for the remainder of his life.
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