Muhammad Ali King of the Ring |
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| Author:
| Timblin, Stephen |
| Series title: | Sterling Biographies#174; Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4027-7152-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Publisher: | Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, darting and dancing his way to boxing’s heavyweight world championship. In the process, the fleet-footed and motormouthed fighter became King of the Ring and more: a cultural icon who dominated headlines, generated controversy, and enthralled even those audiences uninterested in the sport. Learn the fascinating facts about this dazzling champ:
More Description He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, darting and dancing his way to boxing’s heavyweight world championship. In the process, the fleet-footed and motormouthed fighter became King of the Ring and more: a cultural icon who dominated headlines, generated controversy, and enthralled even those audiences uninterested in the sport. Learn the fascinating facts about this dazzling champ:
-How he began boxing at only age 12--and the trainer who first knew he was something special
- His involvement in the controversial Nation of Islam
- What happened when he refused to fight in the Vietnam War
- Round-by-round coverage of his "Rumble in the Jungle” and "Thrilla in Manila” matchups with George Foreman and nemesis Joe Frazier
- His present-day battle with Parkinson’s Syndrome