Literature in boxing

[Beanz]

Thomas Hauser's "Muhammad Ali - His Life and Times" is a great overview of the great man and "Smokin Joe - The Autobiography" is a great riposte from Frazier, who loves calling his nemisis and other less talented opponents "Scambbogahs" so much so, the word enters your vocabulary by the end of the book.

"Jack Dempsey - The Manassa Mauler" by Randy Roberts gives a fascinating insight into the early years of the sport in the USA, "Rope Burns" by Ian Probert is great on the Modern British era, "The Pugilist at Rest by Thom Jones is a great collection of short fiction that touches on boxing, and Sam Sheridans - " A fighters heart " is a classic account of why people choose to fight in many disclipines.

"Dark Trade" is fantastic and personally i really enjoyed "Four Kings".

[greynotsoold]

"Tunney", by Jack Cavanaugh. "Rocky Marciano: The Rock Of His Times", by Russell Sullivan.
I do not recommend "Bummy Davis vs. Murder Inc" by Ron Ross because he does such a terrible job with such a fascinating subject.
Personally, I am sick to death of books on Ali.

[marbleheadmaui]

Thomas Hauser's "Muhammad Ali - His Life and Times" is a great overview of the great man and "Smokin Joe - The Autobiography" is a great riposte from Frazier, who loves calling his nemisis and other less talented opponents "Scambbogahs" so much so, the word enters your vocabulary by the end of the book.

"Jack Dempsey - The Manassa Mauler" by Randy Roberts gives a fascinating insight into the early years of the sport in the USA, "Rope Burns" by Ian Probert is great on the Modern British era, "The Pugilist at Rest by Thom Jones is a great collection of short fiction that touches on boxing, and Sam Sheridans - " A fighters heart " is a classic account of why people choose to fight in many disclipines.

"Dark Trade" is fantastic and personally i really enjoyed "Four Kings".

I second the vote on Roberts' Manassa as well as Sam Sheridan's Heart. You've ginve me two more to read in the Jones and Probert. Thanks!

[greynotsoold]

I almost forgot..."The Professional", by W.C. Heinz. One of my favorite novels, all-time.

[roberto duran legend]

Best boxing book hands down , is the killings of Stanley Ketchel,also dark trade,and Black Ajax all fantastic reads.

[marbleheadmaui]

Best boxing book hands down , is the killings of Stanley Ketchel,also dark trade,and Black Ajax all fantastic reads.

WOW, I didn't know that novel existed! Tom Molineaux's story is incredible as history. I am ALL OVER this!

Thank you!

[Rantcatrat]

How is Shadowboxing by Plimpton? Unforgiveable blackness? Anyone read those?

Bummy Davis v. Murder Inc. was fun. And Beyond Glory.

[Fenster]

I have 4 of those books - This Bloody Mary (one of my favourite books that features one of Saddo's own), Dark Trade, Best Short Stories (Chickesha Bone Crusher made me laugh out loud) and The Sweet Science.

Maybe i'm not as "clueless" as you think Marblehead

[marbleheadmaui]

How is Shadowboxing by Plimpton? Unforgiveable blackness? Anyone read those?

Bummy Davis v. Murder Inc. was fun. And Beyond Glory.

Plimpton is always great! Shadow Box starts with his sparring with Archie Moore. Pretty funny stuff. Unforgiveable Blackness is simply a story everyone should know. Good documentary as well.