Description
Scott, Fraser ‘Weigh-In, The Selling of a Middleweight’ 1974 1st ed. Thomas Y. Crowell, Company, New York. 217-pages. VG with VG non-price clipped dust jacket. Multiple copies.
“Weigh-In: The Selling of a Middleweight” is an autobiographical exposé written by former professional boxer Fraser Scott. Published in 1974 by the Thomas Y. Crowell Company in New York, this 217-page book offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the dark side of professional boxing during the mid-20th century.
Book Summary & Background:
The book chronicles Fraser Scott’s journey through the boxing world, focusing heavily on how fighters are manipulated, commercialized, and “sold” by managers, promoters, and organizers. Scott details his personal experiences in the ring and provides a critical commentary on the systemic corruption, exploitation, and business mechanics that govern the sport, particularly within the middleweight division.
Bibliographic Specifications:
• Author: Fraser Scott
• Full Title: Weigh-In: The Selling of a Middleweight
• Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell Company (New York)
• Year Published: 1974 (Some library records note the copyright or subsequent printings extending into 1975)
• Edition: First Edition
• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Page Count: 217 pages
• Size: Octavo (8vo, approx. 8″ to 9″ tall)
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