Kings Of The Ring: The History Of Heavyweight Boxing - Hardcover

Evans, Gavin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0297844202 ISBN 13: 9780297844204

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

They ruled the ring with iron fists and carved their names in boxing history. Here are their stories, told in words and pictures that bring you inside the world of a heavyweight boxing champion.

This fascinating illustrated retrospective explores the gritty inside stories of the boxers and brawlers who earned the title of Heavyweight Boxing World Champion. In perhaps the most beautiful book ever produced on the sport, more than 200 color and black-and-white photographs reveal the stunning brutality and unexpected grace of heavyweight boxing. The sport's evolution is traced from 1866 through today, including such legendary warriors as Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, and Lennox Lewis, as well as lesser known champions like Bob Fitzsimmons, Tommy Burns, and Jack Sharkey. Detailed biographies and complete career statistics are provided for each champion, along with an amazing look at what it's like to be inside the eye of the storm at a world championship fight.

About this title

About the Author:

Gavin Evans is a celebrated broadcaster, author and journalist who regularly contributes to boxing's premier magazine THE RING and THE TIMES. His memoir, DANCING SHOES IS DEAD, was shortlisted for the Alan Paton Award for non-fiction. He was born in London, grew up in Cape Town, where he first tried his hand at boxing, and now lives in North London.

Review:

'dazzling... a handsome history of heavyweight boxing... stylishly written... terrific, arresting... it deserves a place on any fight fan's coffee table.' THE INDEPENDENT '... this truly wonderful book ... fantastic photographs... It's a cliche to say "if you only buy one book on heavyweight boxing, make sure it's this one", but the simple truth is it has to be said.' SUNDAY SPORT

About this edition

• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0297844202
• ISBN 13: 9780297844204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 228