Now in paperback, My View from the Corner is beloved legendary boxing trainer Angelo Dundee's critically acclaimed memoir of a career spent training fifteen different world champion prizefighters, including such immortals as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and George Foreman. číst celé
Readers will tour the country with influential pit master Ed Randolph, getting the inside scoop on a slew of BBQ joints and their legendary recipes.
For all boxers and fans, this step-by-step guide to successful boxing by a two-time World Heavyweight Champion will be educational and entertaining. Floyd Patterson set out to pass along to you what I've learned, to unlock some of the secrets of the greatest sport in the world.
What were the ten most fantastic knockouts in boxing history? Which pugilist had the greatest jab of all time? What were the sport's most intense rivalries? What are the biggest upsets in boxing's annals? Who had the greatest nicknames? Which trainers got the most out of their charges? This title answers these questions and many others.
Bert Randolph Sugar, a charismatic figure in boxing, combines his passion for the sport with his exceptional writing talent, earning him the title of "unofficial historian" of boxing. Known for his distinctive fedora and cigar, Sugar captures the essence of the sport, exploring themes of struggle and redemption through vivid narratives. His insights into legendary fighters and memorable matches, alongside his colorful personality, make this collection a compelling read for boxing enthusiasts. With over fifty books and notable editorial roles, Sugar's influence on the sport is profound.
A Living History of America's Greatest Game
This striking volume takes readers deep into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as never before. Since opening its doors in 1939, the Museum has welcomed more than 14 million wide-eyed baseball fans through its hallowed halls to experience the rich history of America’s Pastime. Now, with more than 500 color and black-and-white original and archival photographs—along with engaging and informative commentary by a celebrated sports raconteur—Bert Sugar's Baseball Hall of Fame: A Living History of America's Greatest Game offers a quintessential take-home of the timeless experience of baseball’s spiritual home. With sequential exhibit photographs complemented by dramatic close-up images of the most fascinating artifacts on display in the Hall—including artifacts used by legends like Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and many more—the Hall of Fame experience is captured in this 320-page commemorative work.