“This book presents rich histories of a broad number of actors and institutions of importance to the history of prizefighting in Mexico and Cuba between 1840 and 1940 and sophisticatedly embeds them in the broader sociocultural transformations of their times. . . . Its immense empirical richness opens up many routs for further research.”—Marjolein Van Bavel, Sport in History
“LaFevor argues persuasively that understanding cultural histories of Latin America requires the kind of appreciation of sport he gives boxing in this carefully detailed, often colorful, and always intriguing account.”—Ellis Cashmore, Ethnic and Racial Studies
“LaFevor analyzes the history of prizefighting in Cuba and Mexico from 1840 to 1940 in this well-researched study. . . . Recommended.”—D. Newcomer, Choice