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Publication
Skyhorse Publishing (2011), Edition: 1, Hardcover, 336 pages
Description
"... Follows the contrasting paths these two men took, from their backgrounds in Arkansas and Kentucky through to that sixteen-month period in 1964 and 1965 when the story of the world heavyweight championship centered on them and all they stood for"--From publisher description.
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LibraryThing member VGAHarris
Some good biographical glimpses of the boxers and commentary on their fights but very heavy on the management side of their careers. It also becomes annoying as it goes to great pains to show that Liston was not the insensitive thug as so often portrayed. One or two anecdotes to that effect might
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have been convincing, but repeating it multiple times diluted the effect of the argument. This was particularly true when he would get arrested or cheat on his wife. It also tended to undermine the case that Liston was anything more than a criminal who happened to make some headway with his fists. Interesting in spots but often ponderous as well. Show Less
Awards
William Hill Sports Book of the Year (Longlist — 2010)
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336 p.; 9.1 inches
ISBN
1616083697 / 9781616083694