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O’Brien, Brian ‘Kiwis with Gloves On. A History and Record Book of New Zealand Boxing’ 1960 1st edition. 270 pages. VG/VG.
“Kiwis with Gloves On: A History and Record-Book of New Zealand Boxing” by Brian F. O’Brien, published by A.H. & A.W. Reed (Wellington) in 1960, is an octavo-sized, 270-page hardcover volume widely regarded as the first major, comprehensive history of the sport of boxing in New Zealand.
Book Description:
Written dispassionately and with historical accuracy by Brian F. O’Brien—a noted sports journalist, founder of Sports Digest magazine, and future President of Boxing New Zealand—the book charts the development, politics, and culture of boxing across the country.
The book is structured into two main parts:
• The Historical Narrative: The text meticulously details the evolution of the sport in New Zealand, recounting major events and the careers of iconic local ring legends. It spans from the foundational eras of world champions like Bob Fitzsimmons and “Torpedo” Billy Murphy to subsequent champions like Barry Brown and Tuna Scanlan.
• The Record Book: The final portion of the book serves as a vital statistical reference, compiling exhaustive amateur and professional boxing title records, tournament data, and historical match outcomes unique to New Zealand.
The volume features a photographic frontispiece alongside 16 pages of standalone black-and-white photographic plates capturing key figures and historic bouts.
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