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Muhammad Ali: King of the Ring (Sterling Biographies) - Hardcover

Timblin, Stephen

 
9781402771521: Muhammad Ali: King of the Ring (Sterling Biographies)

Synopsis

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

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About the Author

Stephen Timblin has written several sports books covering everything from motocross and NASCAR to the history of swimming. An experienced travel writer, he is coauthor of the Rough Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding and sole author of the Rough Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. He lives with in Detroit, Michigan.

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