"A fascinating book on a subject that has barely been chronicled in the annals of boxing. The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937 , just may be his best.[an] informative and wonderful book.Mark Allen Baker has that rare knack of sending the readers back in a Wellsian Time Machine into the musty arenas of yesteryear to bear witness to stirring pugilistic battles.Baker takes no prisoners in his indictment of the white Heavyweight Champions who used the 'Color Line' to cover up their own racist ideals, or just plain cowardice.superb.Mark Allen's book is filled with men who used their fists and fought with honor who were the real deal. Their stories deserve to be told, and Mr.

Allen rises up to the task with flying colors.highly recommended"-- The USA Boxing News ; "Rich in historical insight, thoroughly researched, and enhanced by many photographs, Baker's extraordinary The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937 , is a book to read, savor and discuss. It's a book dealing with a crucial time in boxing and simultaneously is a lesson in American history."-- IBRO Journal.