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5.0 out of 5 stars
A an exciting book detailing boxing history., September 14, 1998
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This review is from: Sparring with Hemingway: And Other Legends of the Fight Game (Hardcover)
This collection of boxing articles weaved together by the author is an exciting and detailed account of the some of the most famous boxing matches of the century. Mr. Schulberg writes with such exuberance and shows his deep passion for the art of fisticuffs. His ringside perspective allows the reader a first-hand view of the boxing world. He takes us to Zaire for Ali and Foreman, a historic boxing event which he portrays so vividly. Anybody at all interested in this incredible sport should pick up this book and experience the amazing ability of the author to incorporate his perspective of these historic battles into wonderful articles. One of our greatest novelist's this century has ever seen delights the boxing world with this book. Boxing fans, it's a must read.
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