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Boxing nostalgia

the good, the bad and the weird
2018
Presents a collection of articles from the boxing archives and interviews of ex-fighters that uncover some of boxings' most intriguing stories.

I am Muhammad Ali

2022
"This picture book biography ifollows American boxing champion and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali"--.

Boxing's G.O.A.T.

Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, and more
2022
"It's time to enter the ring and meet the greatest boxers of all time! Readers will learn about the sport and look at exciting facts and stats presented in an engaging top-10 format"--Provided by publisher.

The ultimate encyclopedia of boxing

2020
A photographic history of boxing, includes profiles of more than two hundred of the world's greatest competitors, essays on twelve legends of the ring, descriptions of twenty-three outstanding fights, boxing records, and information on what goes on behind the scenes, as well as fixes and scandals that have plagued the sport.

Blood sport

2021
"Jason is sure his sister, Becca, was murdered, but he's the only one who thinks so. After finding a photograph Becca kept hidden, he decides to infiltrate a boxing gym to prove that she didn't die accidentally. As a transgender kid, Jason's been fighting for as long as he can remember, and those skills are going to come in handy as he investigates. Quickly invited into the inner circle, Jason must balance newfound friendships with the burning hate that drives him. Jason soon feels torn between two worlds, determined to discover what happened to his sister but struggling with the fact that this is the first time he's ever felt like he belonged somewhere"--OCLC.

Knockout

"When formerly medically fragile Levi discovers his love for boxing, he finds himself in the ring with those who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life but can he convince everyone else to believe in him, too?"--Provided by publisher.

Muhammad Ali

I am the greatest
Muhammad Ali began boxing at age 12 to protect himself from bullies and became the heavyweight champion of the world three times. Learn about Ali's boxing career, his political activism, his biggest fights, and more.

Once there were giants

the golden age of heavyweight boxing
"A celebration and memorial of the greatest era of heavyweight fighters from 1962 to 1997, as witnessed ringside by an International Boxing Hall of Fame sportswriter"--Publisher's website.

Blood sport

Seventeen-year-old Jason's a transgender kid living in foster care, so he's been fighting for as long as he can remember. After his sister mysteriously dies, Jason puts his skills to good use and manages to infiltrate a boxing gym that might be involved in his sister's death. As he begins to make friends at the gym, Jason soon feels torn between finding out the truth about what happened to his sister and finally having a place where he belongs.

Gravity

Sixteen-year-old Gravity Delgado has been breaking records and competitors since she started boxing with a legendary coach at age twelve, and now will reach the Olympics if her home life and romance do not distract her.

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