It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read Boxing Nostalgia by Alex Daley
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The champs and challengers, unsung heroes and eccentrics, tragedies and bizarre little-known tales from the history of boxing are all here. This unique assortment of articles comes from the popular Boxing News "e;Yesterday's Heroes"e; column. In this compilation, Alex Daley has delved deep into the archives and interviewed ex-fighters to uncover some of boxing's most intriguing stories. British legends like Jimmy Wilde, Jim Driscoll, Ted Kid Lewis, Jock McAvoy, Benny Lynch, Freddie Mills, Randolph Turpin, John Conteh, and Terry Downes all feature, as do American greats like Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Harry Greb, Sonny Liston, and Jack Dempsey. Read about the world champion who was sold to a boxing booth by his father, the bareknuckle champ who became an MP, women's boxing pioneers, and the fighter who started a mutiny. Boxing Nostalgia takes you on a journey through British ring history, from the bareknuckle era to the late 20th century, with stories that are often sad, staggering, or downright bizarre.
Boxing Nostalgia by Alex Daley is 398 pages long, and a total of 102,684 words.
This makes it 134% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 21 minutes to read Boxing Nostalgia aloud.
Boxing Nostalgia is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.
Boxing Nostalgia by Alex Daley is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Boxing Nostalgia by Alex Daley on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Boxing Nostalgia on Amazon