The Adventures of Sailor Tom Sharkey

by Mark Finn

Book Overview

He was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers to enter the legendary squared circle during the Golden Age of Boxing. Standing a mere 5' 8", Sailor Tom Sharkey was one of boxing's most feared sluggers; Gentleman Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Kid McCoy, and Jim Jeffries all agreed he was their fiercest opponent and gave them their toughest fights. A colorful boxer both in the ring and out, he retired in 1904 after several legendary and controversial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499379129
• ISBN13: 9781499379129
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"