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John Lawrence Sullivan (1858-1918), known as the "Boston Strong Boy", was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing in the latter part of the 19th century. He is generally considered to be the last heavyweight bare-knuckle champion under the London Prize Ring rules. The first American sports hero to become a national celebrity, he was also the first American athlete to earn over 1 million dollars. The barn where Sullivan worked out still stands in the town of Belfast, New York. This is the definitive biography, dedicated to HL Mencken. First Edition. xiv + 209pp. Portrait frontis., 9 further plates. Original dark green cloth binding with black lettering to front and spine and "strongman" motif to front. Some old tape marks to endpapers and owner's stamp to edge of a couple of pages. Good condition.…