Joe Louis Vs. Billy Conn - Boxing''s Unforgettable Summer of 1941

Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, this heavyweight bout saw the underdog Billy Conn well ahead on points until Joe Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at New York's Polo Grounds in June 1941.

About the author

Ed Gruver is the author of eight books, including Bringing the Monster to Its Knees: Ben Hogan, Oakland Hills, and the 1951 U.S. Open, From Baltimore to Broadway: Joe, the Jets and the Super Bowl III Guarantee, Nitschke, Koufax, The Ice Bowl: The Cold Truth About Football's Most Unforgettable Game, and The American Football League: A Year-by-Year History, 1960-69. He also writes for Ringside Seat magazine.

Product details

• Authors: Ed Gruver
• Publisher: Taylor
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781493066643
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-6664-3
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Martial arts, self-defence; SPORTS & RECREATION / Boxing, Boxing