| Edition |
1st Da Capo Press ed. |
| Description |
xv, 248 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-238) and index. |
| Indexed In: |
SLJ Nov 2006 |
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VOYA 2006 no. 5 |
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PW 03/13/2006 |
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Kirkus 03/15/2006 |
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Multicul Dec 2006 |
| Summary |
Describes the life and sports career of boxer Gabriel Sandoval, an illegal immigrant who overcame a host of difficult obstacles, including a prison sentence and two deportations back to Mexico, before going on to become world Lightweight boxing champion under the name of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez and achieve his U.S. citizenship. |
| Subject |
Chavez, Jesus, 1972-
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Boxers (Sports) -- Mexico -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780306814549 |
|
0306814544 |
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