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Filmmaker, musician, and writer, George Martinez has dedicated his life to boxing. After years working as a referee and coach, he was ostracized for exposing the use of topless ring girls at an amateur event in Stockton's historic Memorial Civic Auditorium. Although overlooked by the Central California Association, the incident outraged national officials. Boxing Heroes is a must read for lovers of the sweet science, especially in California's Central Coast and Bay Area. George's encyclopedic knowledge and descriptions transport fans inside the ring and into a world most will never see. He offers fans a bloody slice of reality, stripping away myths of hometown heroes and boxing politics. His heartfelt messages, accompanied with hundreds of photographs, will teach fans secret formulas used by promoters to get easy victories via careful maneuvering and selective matchmaking. This work is an overwhelming triumph, standing as a testament to the discipline, dedication, character, and heart of a fighter. Fans will be entertained and critics will stand in awe, as this book lives on in the annuals of boxing lore. Meet the warriors, amazons, and fools. Be introduced to know-nothing coaches seeking personal glory, and grasp why George never pulls his punches. Understand why boxing is dying of self-inflicted wounds and discover the controversy. As George likes to say, thank God for boxing, and see you ringside!

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