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    Any books you guys would recommend to a young fan?

    The sole reason I got into boxing is because of who I believe is the GOAT, Muhammad Ali. I did my fair share of research on him for a research report on him in high school and became fascinated with the sport. Which lead me to even giving the sport a shot, which I did for around 7 months before I injured my shoulder and began to get caught up in college.

    Now as a young fan I am most interested in learning about the golden era(s) of boxing.. I missed out on a lot which lead me to watching fights from the past.. just seeing fights of the 80s and early 90s had me saying "wow this is the greatest sport alive"

    If anyone could recommend some boxing history type books for boxing history around the 20s-40s or even 60s-80s it would be great. Doesn't have to be broad, it could even be an (auto)biography of a fighter.. just shoot me some recommendations!
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    Look for books on Sugar Ray Robinson at your local library like I did.

    Hes very interesting and is the man Ali himself called the G.O.A.T


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      #3
      Watching your sig makes me kind of actually want Mayweather-Khan to happen

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        #4
        The Encyclopedia Of Boxing by Gilbert Odd... Covers all eras extensively, going all the way back to bare knuckle

        As a fan of The Greatest, Facing Ali by Stephen Brunt, is an absolute gem

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          #5
          I'd recommend Harry Carpenter's book on boxing history to any new boxinghistory fan in a heartbeat. A well-written and well-told book with all the iconic pictures that is legendary in our sport.




          The book that has given me the biggest thrills is 'In This Corner' by Peter Heller. Some of the legends tell about their career in their own words. It's direct transcripts from taped interviews so it is raw, brutal and honest.

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            #6
            Joe frazier's book about training is a good read and will help explain some of the nuances of the sport

            The holyfield way- by evander and james j thomas was an excellent

            The life and crimes of don king is another great book

            Both of those deal more with the behind the scenes business side of the sport

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              Originally posted by Sugar Adam Ali View Post
              Joe frazier's book about training is a good read and will help explain some of the nuances of the sport

              The holyfield way- by evander and james j thomas was an excellent

              The life and crimes of don king is another great book

              Both of those deal more with the behind the scenes business side of the sport
              Boxing Confidential by Jim Brady is another great book.. Blows the lid on a whole load of issues..

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                Originally posted by mickey malone View Post
                Boxing Confidential by Jim Brady is another great book.. Blows the lid on a whole load of issues..
                What era does it cover,,, I love the behind the scenes business of boxing,

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                  Originally posted by Sugar Adam Ali View Post
                  Joe frazier's book about training is a good read and will help explain some of the nuances of the sport

                  The holyfield way- by evander and james j thomas was an excellent

                  The life and crimes of don king is another great book

                  Both of those deal more with the behind the scenes business side of the sport
                  Originally posted by Sugar Adam Ali View Post
                  What era does it cover,,, I love the behind the scenes business of boxing,
                  Most of the last century from the 20's to 2000
                  Covers the mob, and every dodgy manager/promoter from Doc Kearns to Don King.. There's some great stuff on the governing bodies, Sulaiman & the WBC especially, and some brilliant Sony Liston stories.. There's a whole chapter about him.. Really is a fascinating read, and the author has obviously gone to extensive lengths in order to obtain the info given.. Even Senator John McCain gets exposed.. It focuses totally, on the corrupt side of boxing, and believe me, everyone you've ever suspected, gets a serious mention..

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                    Originally posted by mickey malone View Post
                    Most of the last century from the 20's to 2000
                    Covers the mob, and every dodgy manager/promoter from Doc Kearns to Don King.. There's some great stuff on the governing bodies, Sulaiman & the WBC especially, and some brilliant Sony Liston stories.. There's a whole chapter about him.. Really is a fascinating read, and the author has obviously gone to extensive lengths in order to obtain the info given.. Even Senator John McCain gets exposed.. It focuses totally, on the corrupt side of boxing, and believe me, everyone you've ever suspected, gets a serious mention..
                    Sweet,, im def gonna check it out,, thanks man

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