The Original Joe Walcott: Boxing's First Black Welterweight Champion

Conspicuous by its absence, a biography of the life and career of Barbados Joe Walcott has long been missing from the historiography of the sport of boxing. From its examination of the social circumstances which led to his migration, to his domination of the amateur and professional ranks and later becoming the first black world welterweight champion, this book highlights a career in constant evolution. In addition to his prowess within the ring, this biography examines his triumphs and his...