Standing Eight
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| Headquarters | United States |
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Standing Eight is a 2006 factual work authored by Adam Pitluk that focuses on the life of Mexican pugilist Jesús Chávez.
Publication
Published in 2006 by Da Capo Press, the book carries the full title Standing Eight: The Inspiring Story of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez.
Synopsis
The narrative follows Chávez's origins, born as Gabriel Sandoval in Hidalgo del Parra, Mexico. After relocating to Chicago, he became entangled with gang activities and was incarcerated for robbery, which resulted in his deportation. Chávez subsequently returned to the United States, establishing himself in Austin, Texas, where he launched his professional boxing career under the name Jesús Chávez. Among his prominent adversaries were Floyd Mayweather and Erik Morales. He ultimately earned the International Boxing Federation lightweight title.
Critical reception
Publishers Weekly characterized the writing as "stilted but serviceable." The School Library Journal praised Pitluk for crafting a narrative that resonates with both boxing enthusiasts and general readers by limiting detailed fight descriptions. Texas Monthly described the book as "compelling."
- Damned to Eternity (another work by the same author)