The Pussycat of Prizefighting

The Pussycat of Prizefighting Tiger Flowers and the Politics of Black Celebrity

Paperback (30 Apr 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In 1926, Theodore ""Tiger"" Flowers became the first African American boxer to win the world middleweight title. This title uses the details of Flowers' life and career to discuss a range of issues related to race, sports, and celebrity culture.

Book information

ISBN: 9780820329109
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Imprint: University of Georgia Press
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Language: English
Number of pages: 232
Weight: 330g
Height: 222mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 16mm