Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-Knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540214010)

In 1884, London's prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the States, matches were fought in inconspicuous venues away from unwanted spectators. A winner could be hanged if the loser died. Champions like Dave Campbell, Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey and "Mysterious" Billy Smith were just a few contenders for the brutal, nearly forgotten sport. Join author Barney Blalock as he reveals the remarkable stories of Oregon's bare-knuckle champions.

Author: Barney Blalock
ISBN-10: 154021401X
ISBN-13: 9781540214010
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 10/19/2015
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d