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Author: Jackie Kallen Publisher: Bush Publishing ISBN: 9780983610977 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 258
Book Description
Jackie Kallen, "The First Lady of Boxing," is one of the first and most prominent female managers to find success in the male-dominated world of professional boxing. She is best known for her success in landing James Toney a shot and ultimate win at Lineal & IBF Middleweight Championship. In 1996, she led Bronco McKart to his victory in the WBO Light Middleweight Title fight, an accomplishment that sealed her status as one of boxing's first successful female managers. Kallen went on to manage additional boxers and nominated for Manager of the Year Award twice. Her life serves as the inspiration for the biopic Against the Ropes, starring Meg Ryan as Kallen. She was also featured alongside Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard in Mark Burnett's reality television series "The Contender." Kallen lives in the Detroit area where she continues to manage fighters, enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, and is looking forward to the grand opening of her new boxing gym.
Author: Jackie Kallen Publisher: Bush Publishing ISBN: 9780983610977 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 258
Book Description
Jackie Kallen, "The First Lady of Boxing," is one of the first and most prominent female managers to find success in the male-dominated world of professional boxing. She is best known for her success in landing James Toney a shot and ultimate win at Lineal & IBF Middleweight Championship. In 1996, she led Bronco McKart to his victory in the WBO Light Middleweight Title fight, an accomplishment that sealed her status as one of boxing's first successful female managers. Kallen went on to manage additional boxers and nominated for Manager of the Year Award twice. Her life serves as the inspiration for the biopic Against the Ropes, starring Meg Ryan as Kallen. She was also featured alongside Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard in Mark Burnett's reality television series "The Contender." Kallen lives in the Detroit area where she continues to manage fighters, enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, and is looking forward to the grand opening of her new boxing gym.
Author: Tom Hauser Publisher: U of Minnesota Press ISBN: 9780816641871 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 454
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A reporter offers a revealing chronicle of the remarkable rise of Minnesota's unconventional governor, former wrestler Jesse Ventura. This is a political story that will leave readers feeling that truth really is stranger than fiction.
Author: Anna Aslanyan Publisher: Profile Books ISBN: 1782835520 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 233
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'Full of lively stories ... leaves the reader with an awed respect for the translator's task' Economist Would Hiroshima have been bombed if Japanese contained a phrase meaning 'no comment'? Is it alright for missionaries to replace the Bible's 'white as snow' with 'white as fungus' in places where snow never falls? Who, or what, is Kuzma's mother, and why was Nikita Khrushchev so threateningly obsessed with her (or it)? The course of diplomacy rarely runs smooth; without an invisible army of translators and interpreters, it could hardly run at all. Join veteran translator Anna Aslanyan to explore hidden histories of cunning and ambition, heroism and incompetence. Meet the figures behind the notable events of history, from the Great Game to Brexit, and discover just how far a simple misunderstanding can go.
Author: Arthur Mercante Publisher: McBooks Press ISBN: 9781590131404 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 0
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The memoirs of a respected referee of boxing. Covers the Golden Days of the sport, spanning half a century. Includes thrilling and touching stories about all the great boxers from Dempsey to Ali to Tyson.
Author: James Vance Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0393062201 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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In this long-awaited sequel to the legendary graphic novel Kings in Disguise, a young circus hand gets involved in dangerous underground activity. Kings in Disguise was praised by the likes of Art Spiegelman, Neil Gaiman, and Alan Moore. It won two Eisner Awards and has been hailed as one of the ten best graphic novels of all time (Guardian). This highly anticipated sequel tells the story of a young man’s coming of age in a world where the capacity to dream may be a fatal flaw. Set in 1937, On the Ropes continues the story of Fred Bloch, now apprenticed to escape artist Gordon Corey, a star attraction in a traveling WPA circus. Though damaged by the Depression and haunted by past mistakes, each man holds the key to the other’s salvation—but each also harbors a secret that could lead to their mutual destruction. Enacted against a backdrop of violent labor unrest and a nation’s faltering recovery, On the Ropes is a breathtaking visual achievement that delivers a powerful, timeless story.
Author: Two Knotty Boys Publisher: ISBN: 9781931160698 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 120
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A step-by-step guide that clearly illustrates how to turn great knots into great bondage. When Two Knotty boys, Dan and JD, began teaching rope bondage together they discovered that people learn best when they are shown close up how to tie knots and combine them with bondage techniques. They replicate this learning process with over 750 photos by acclaimed fetish photographer Ken Marcus and a wealth of captions, delivered in a lighthearted style, offering the world of safe BDSM to a new, curious audience.
Author: Sarah Castille Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1402284861 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 321
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A Publishers Weekly Top Ten Pick for Romance & Erotica He scared me. He thrilled me. And after one touch, all I could think about was getting more... Makayla never thought she'd set foot in an elite mixed martial arts club. But if anyone needs a medic on hand, it's these guys. Then again, at her first sight of the club's owner, she's the one feeling breathless. The man they call Torment is all sleek muscle and restrained power. Whether it's in the ring or in the bedroom, he knows exactly when a soft touch is required and when to launch a full-on assault. He always knows just how far he can push. And he's about to tempt Makayla in ways she never imagined... Praise for Sarah Castille's Redemption series: "Smart, sharp, sizzling and deliciously sexy."—Alison Kent, bestselling author of Unbreakable
Author: Linda Hogan Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0062092391 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 260
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Linda Hogan spent twenty-four years married to American wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. In Wrestling the Hulk, Linda shares her deeply personal stories about life with the WWF superstar—stories of abuse, infidelity, celebrity, her “life on the ropes,” and how the former VH-1 reality TV star managed to step out of her marriage ring and make a fresh start.
Author: Christa Tomlinson Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781536917680 Category : Languages : en Pages : 188
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Chance "The Chancellor" Gerhardt is a mainstay for Frontier Professional Wrestling. He's won multiple championships and has the respect of the locker room. But after ten years at the top, Chance is looking for a new challenge. The one he gets, mentoring FPW's young rookie, is both unexpected and unwanted. Devin Jacobs is a hot new talent signed by Frontier Professional Wrestling. He's always been a fan of The Chancellor, and not just because of the older man's skill in the ring. He has it bad for the steely eyed veteran wrestler. Unfortunately for Devin, The Chancellor isn't looking to get involved with anyone. Or is he? During long nights traveling and working together, Devin catches more than one secretly admiring glance from The Chancellor... Devin is determined to earn victories and championships in the ring. But he'd also love the opportunity to win Chance's heart. Can the two of them navigate their way through the hyper masculinity and backstage politics of professional wrestling to the most important victory of all? Or will their shot at love be defeated 1-2-3? Christa Tomlinson is a lifelong fan of professional wrestling. When she's not writing, Christa can be found watching her favorite classic matches or traveling to live wrestling events.
Author: Aly Martinez Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781514753828 Category : Man-woman relationships Languages : en Pages : 258
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I come from a family of fighters. I always thought I'd follow in their shadows, becoming unstoppable in the ring. That changed the day I saved the life of a woman I loved, but could never have. My brother hailed me as a hero, and my reward was a wheelchair. Paralyzed, my life became an inescapable nightmare. Until I met her. Ash Mabie had a heart-stopping smile and a laugh that numbed the rage and resentment brewing inside of me. She showed me that even the darkest night still had stars, and it didn't matter one bit that you had to lie in the weeds to see them. I was a jaded asshole who fell for a girl with a knack for running away. I couldn't even walk but I would have spent a lifetime chasing her. Now, I'm on the ropes during the toughest battles of my life. Fighting the shadows of our past. Fighting to reclaim my future. Fighting for her.
Author: Jackie Kallen
Author: Jackie Kallen
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