At the Apron: A Night at the Fights
About this ebook
AT THE APRON explores the boxing world, capturing the lively and action-packed decades in which boxing was the premier combat sport. Mike North, writer, photographer, and amateur boxing official, introduces us to an incredible cast of characters who chose the boxing lifeand the arenas where their lifeblood was spentand invite us to share in their stories, their knowledge, and their passion.
About the author
Mike North’s true loves are boxing and photography. But, a Missourian in Los Angeles, he has only managed to live his dreams through being an amateur boxing official and a wedding photographer. Then he meets David, the skilled journalist and retired British midshipman, and together they navigate the hard-hitting, complex, and exciting world of boxing in its heyday. AT THE APRON: A NIGHT AT THE FIGHTS brings us right up to ringside to witness the thrilling, true-to life experiences of photographers, journalists, promoters, judges, and fighters both at and away from the apron.
AT THE APRON explores the boxing world, capturing the lively and action-packed decades in which boxing was the premier combat sport. Mike North, writer, photographer, and amateur boxing official, introduces us to an incredible cast of characters who chose the boxing life—and the arenas where their lifeblood was spent—and invite us to share in their stories, their knowledge, and their passion.
MIKE NORTH was a successful photographer before becoming active in professional boxing as a photographer and a writer. He currently works as a ring official with the California State Athletic Commission. Mike is the devoted husband to a wonderful woman and lives in Santa Clarita, California.
