The fight of the century: Ali vs. Frazier March 8, 1971

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Advance Praise"The Fight of the Century brings back memories of a different and troubled time both in sports and in our country. It is vividly reported and a perfect example of the old saying that the genius is in the details."--John Feinstein"The Fight of the Century just floats like a butterfly and sings like a canary. Arkush recaptures the period of the late '60s when America was in a quandary about Vietnam, Ali's refusal to be drafted, about Smokin' Joe Frazier's claim on the heavyweight ti…

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Full title :The fight of the century : Ali vs. Frazier March 8, 1971 / Michael Arkush.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2008.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wiley & Sons
Place of Publication:Hoboken, N.J
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2008.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (x, 257 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780470178638, 0470178639
oclc:ocn759517984
LC Classification:GV1125
Dewey Decimal:796.8309747/1

Beating the system -- "Back in my old life again" -- Joe -- The tune-ups -- Jack, Jerry, and the deal -- The show -- The countdown -- March 8 -- The fight -- After the fight.

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African American boxers African American boxers -- Biography Ali, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad (Sportler) Biographies Boxe -- Matchs -- New York (État) Boxen Boxers (Sports) Boxers (Sports) -- Biography. -- United… Boxeurs -- Biographies. -- États-Unis Boxeurs noirs américains -- Biographies Boxing matches Boxing matches -- New York (State) collective biographies Electronic books Frazier, Joe New York (State) -- New York SPORTS & RECREATION -- Boxing United States