The Onion Picker: Carmen Basilio and Boxing in the 1950s | Gary B. Youmans

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	The Onion Picker: Carmen Basilio and Boxing in the 1950s Gary B. Youmans Campbell Road Press North, 2007 - 214 pages average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

On September 23, 1957, Carmen Basilio moved up in weight class to challenge Sugar Ray Robinson, pound for pound the greatest boxer, for the middleweight championship of the world. Basilio, the ultimate warrior, set the stage for a classic matchup between great fighters. Leading up to the fight, Robinson had angered his opponent with his arrogance and one-sided demands. Basilio entered the ring with one goal in mind: the destruction of Sugar Ray Robinson. This matchup was much more than a battle for a world championship. This fight was "personal."

great item on a worthy subject !

Boxing has long needed a careful and literate treatment of Carmen Basilio. I was delighted to fine this one. Dr. Kelly Nicholson

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Great read

I was a teenager durning the 50s. Part of my spare time was spent in a gymnasium for amature and pro boxers. I gained my enthusiasm and love of the sport from my dad which I still carry to this day. This book was a throw back to a simpler time and what a treat to read of the men that made the sport what it was. Sure, there were shady characters around the game just like today. But when all of that is said and done two guys get into the ring and make it right. Starting in about 1952 I saw every fight ( on TV) described in the book. To read about them and what went on behind the scene was pure enjoyment. I'v read lots of boxing books but this one is special. To me the names are magical. Louis, Marciano, Walcott, Charles, Basilio, DeMarco, Robinson, Moore & Olson just to name a few. This book is money well spent.

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The onion picker

I ordered this book for my husband and he loved it. He will read it more than once. He has already shared it with two other fellas his age,who remember the boxers and they loved the book also.

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