The Ultimate Book of Boxing Lists
Author | : Bert Randolph Sugar |
Publisher | : Running Press Adult |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2011-01-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780762441679 |
ISBN-13 | : 0762441674 |
Rating | : 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: What were the ten most fantastic knockouts in boxing history? Which pugilist had the greatest jab of all time? What were the sport's most intense rivalries? Who scored the biggest upsets in the sport's annals? Which fighters have the best nicknames? These questions and many others are answered in this bold collection of ranked lists from two of boxing's most popular commentators. Each list has an introductory paragraph followed by a number of ranked entries, with each entry featuring a brief explanation of ranking plus entertaining and enlightening background information. Also included are original lists contributed exclusive to this book by more than 25 top personalities from boxing and beyond, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, and more.