Product Overview
From Follett
Includes index. Chonicles the history of boxing since its development in the arenas of ancient Greece, with biographies and portraits of legendary names in the sport, a review of some of the great fights, and a behind-the-scenes look at managers, promoters, trophies, venues, and collectibles.
From the Publisher
This is the complete story of boxing from the pugilists of the classical amphitheatres to the heroes of today. This is the ultimate companion for any serious fight-fan. The Champions includes illustrated biographies of Corbett, Sullivan, 'Kid' Lewis, Dempsey, Tunney, Freddie Mills, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Henry Cooper, Muhammad Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Holmes, Bruno, McGuigan, Hagler, 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson and many others.