Paperback Lords of the Ring: A History of Prize-fighting in Australia written by Peter Corris. Published in 1980 by Cassell Australia, this non-fiction work is highly regarded as the first comprehensive history of Australian professional boxing It chronicles the evolution of Australian prize-fighting, starting from the early bare-knuckle matches through to the introduction of gloves and the Marquess of Queensberry rules. The book heavily explores the stories of legendary fighters (such as Les Darcy), the social impact of the sport, and specifically highlights the significant role and rise of Aboriginal boxers—such as Ron Richards—before and during the 1930s.
