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OverviewIn 1903, the National Police Gazette wrote that Irish boxers were greeted by audiences with ""a hearty cheer and earnest backing."" For a time in the United States, the Irishman became the idealized boxer--the apotheosis of masculinity. The ""Emperors of Masculinity,"" as author Gerard Earley described the leading heavyweight boxers of the era, had become Emerald Emperors. This book is the first in-depth study of the role played by the Irish and Irish Americans in U.S. boxing. It examines the lives of many men who contributed to the sport's development and looks at social, cultural, and historical facets of their lives and careers. It is a story of assimilation, achievement, and heartbreak in the most brutal sport of all. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kevin MartinPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc ISBN: 9781476697048ISBN 10: 1476697043 Pages: 237 Publication Date: 11 November 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKevin Martin is a retired lecturer in Irish social and cultural history and has written four previous books. He lives in Castlebar, County Mayo, in the west of Ireland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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