Fleischer, Nat – Nat Fleischer’s All-Time Ring Record Book 1943 Edition

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Fleischer, Nat ‘Nat Fleischer’s All-Time Ring Record Book 1943 Edition’ 592-pages. Bottom right corner (approximately 1/4) of the very last page of the appendix is torn out and missing, else the book is in Good + condition. Brightly colored covers.

Nat Fleischer’s All-Time Ring Record Book (1943 Edition) is the second annual installment of the historic boxing encyclopedia compiled by The Ring magazine founder Nat Fleischer. Printed by The O’Brien Suburban Press in Norwalk, Connecticut, this 592-page hardcover volume features burgundy/red cloth covers and tracks the complete, verified professional fighter statistics updated through December 31, 1942.

The primary data center of the book maps out comprehensive, bout-by-bout career histories, knockout statistics, and win/loss breakdowns for thousands of active fighters leading into 1943.

Championship Lineage: It details an exhaustive chronicle tracking the exact succession of world championship titles for every weight class, explaining exactly how and when belts changed hands.

Wartime Boxing Landscape: Reflecting the onset of World War II, the book chronicles how the sport adapted to the war effort, highlighting active boxers who were transitioning into military service and tracking the early frozen statuses of various championship titles.

Historical “Fistic Firsts”: True to Fleischer’s passion as a collector and historian, the text documents milestone trivia dating back to the late 19th-century bare-knuckle era. This includes tracking early glove contests, the implementation of specific athletic rules, and notable pioneer fighters.

Manager and Promoter Resources: The book provides essential logistical tables to assist contemporary boxing managers and promoters in analyzing fighter data to arrange competitive matchups.