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This is the most thoroughly researched boxing-detailed biography of James J. Corbett’s career ever written. It reveals new dates, bouts, and facts, shedding fresh light on his experience, skills, and ability. It meticulously describes his bouts and provides multiple viewpoints by local next day newspapers, giving it unparalleled authenticity and accuracy. The exhaustive research provides an encyclopedic wealth of knowledge about Corbett’s boxing career. His bouts are placed into social, legal, racial, and historic contexts, including anti-prize fighting laws and the color line. A complete record of Corbett’s career is included. 52 photos, 813 footnotes, bibliography, index. Adam Pollack is the author of John L. Sullivan: The Career of the First Gloved Heavyweight Champion, and In the Ring With Bob Fitzsimmons. He is a staff writer for Cyberboxingzone.com, a boxing coach, chair of USA Boxing’s Judicial and Rules and Regulations Committees, and a an attorney practicing in Iowa City, Iowa.