The Game is a 1905 novel by Jack London about a twenty-year-old boxer Joe, who meets his death in the ring.
Joe agrees to give up "the game" but ask.
He is due to be married to Genevieve, who works in the Silversteins\' candy shop.
He adds to his income by taking part in prize-fights at sporting clubs.
Joe Fleming earns his livelihood as a sailmaker and supports his mother and sisters.
London was a sports reporter for the Oakland Herald and based the novel on his personal observations.
The Game is a 1905 novel by Jack London about a twenty-year-old boxer Joe, who meets his death in the ring