Odd, Gilbert – The Woman in the Corner. Her Influence on Boxing

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Odd, Gilbert ‘The Woman in the Corner. Her Influence on Boxing’ 1978 1st ed. VG+/VG+ 190 pages. (4) $15 each

Book Description & Physical Specifications:
Published by Pelham Books, London in 1978, this unique work explores the social and domestic history of the sport, moving away from pure tactical analysis to focus on the personal lives of its greatest legends.
• Content: The book acts as a curated anthology of graphic human stories detailing the wives, mothers, and sweethearts who stood behind the grandest names in boxing history. Odd chronicles how these women navigated the immense psychological and financial tolls of the ring, profiling the figures behind icons ranging from modern champions like Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey to earlier bare-knuckle stars like John L. Sullivan, Jimmy Wilde, and Randolph Turpin. It examines their profound behind-the-scenes influence—acting as stabilizers, managers, and emotional anchors to otherwise volatile fighters.
• Format & Scope: An octavo volume (8vo, approx. 8.5 in. x 5.5 in.) consisting exactly of 190 pages.
• Binding: Bound in clean, uniform hardback cloth boards with crisp silver or gold title lettering running along the spine.
• Illustrations: Includes a dedicated 16-page internal section of black-and-white historical photographs capturing the fighters alongside their families and partners.
• Dust Jacket: Issued with a striking, illustrated paper dust jacket reflecting late-1970s sports biography designs.