BOOK REVIEW ; James Louis
Bivins; The Man Who Would Be Champion.
Author;Jerry Fitch
I just read a book about
a man who may be the best boxer to come out of my
hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. As an accomplished amateur
he knocked out future world light heavyweight champion
Joey Maxim. As a professional fighter he defeated some
of the best heavyweights and light heavyweights of that
era. Men like Ezzard Charles, Archie Moore, Charley
Burley, Gus Lesnevich, Maxim, Billy Soose and many
others tasted defeat at the hands of Bivins. Jimmy even
took on Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott. For his great
accomplishments Bivins was inducted into the
International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 1999.
The author of this book
is fellow Clevelander Jerry Fitch. Jerry is a well
respected boxing historian who has developed a long
friendship with Jimmy and his family. This connection
enabled Jerry to tell the story of Bivins and his roller
coaster life and career.Along with the great text Fitch
published some vintage photos that are priceless.
I'll say say this is a
"must read" for boxing fans. I feel you will enjoy it as
much as I did.
Jim Amato
Barnes and Nobles and various
sites in the UK.
