Overview

Born Luigi d'Ambrosio, Lou Ambers grew up in Herkimer, New York, during the Great Depression. He and his nine siblings watched their father lose his business. Then they lost their father. Taking to the ring as a ""bootleg"" boxer to support his family, ""The Herkimer Hurricane"" soon became an undefeated contender, losing only one of more than fifty fights in his first three years as a professional. A keen judge of distance with prodigious hand speed, he worked just within punching range, busily slipping and feinting, then slashing in with hooks and uppercuts. In 1936, he faced his idol and mentor, Tony Canzoneri, and defeated him to capture the world lightweight championship. Ambers held the title for twenty-three months, losing it in a historic fight with the formidable Henry Armstrong (1938) but regaining it in a rematch the following year. As the 1930s ended, so did Amber's impressive career. This book chronicles the life of one of the great 20th century lightweights, who retired with a Hall of Fame record of 90-8-6 with 30 KOs.

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Author:   Mark Allen Baker
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.426kg
ISBN:  

9781476682204

ISBN 10:   1476682208
Pages:   241
Publication Date:   28 May 2021
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Bootleg Boxing in New York State One. Hometown History Two. Luigi Giuseppe D’Ambrosio Three. 1933—You’re Getting to Be a Habit Four. 1934—Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled Five. 1935—Lullaby of Broadway Six. 1936—Tragedy and Triumph Seven. 1937—Pennies from Heaven Eight. 1938—Thanks for the Memory Nine. 1939—Heaven Can Wait Ten. 1940—I Want a Girl Eleven. 1941—You Made Me Love You Twelve. The Flight to Phoenix Appendix A: Luigi Giuseppe D’Ambrosio—A Selected Boxing Record Appendix B: Federation of Amateur Sports Clubs Directory of Selected Boxers (1931–1933) Appendix C: Official Records of Associated Members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Meticulously researched...Baker is at his best describing the action of Lou's most significant fights. --Ringside Seat

We loved this book and walked away with a new found respect and awe for Lou Ambers. -- Meticulously researched...Baker is at his best describing the action of Lou's most significant fights. --Ringside Seat

Author Information

Mark Allen Baker, business executive and author of hundreds of articles and more than 25 books, is the only person to serve the International Boxing Hall of Fame as an author, historian, chairperson, sponsor, volunteer and biographer. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame, and was accorded a Lifetime Award of Merit by the State University of New York in 2022.

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