boxing

A washed-up boxer who is about to lose a fight suddenly finds himself switching places with his opponent based on the wish of a young friend.

A first-hand account by boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas focusing on his years as a juvenile delinquent, as a boxer, and as a Golden Gloves champion. Also provides information on his memories of trainer and choreographer Twyla Tharp and his brief acting career. Includes several black-and-white photographs.

Following a car accident that left her with epilepsy, twelve-year-old Chula--with a little help from a visiting fearsome Mexican boxer--tries to deal with the repercussions her new condition has on her family, neighborhood, and school.

A character study of Muhammad Ali, built around an analysis of his third fight with Joe Frazier in Manila in 1975, examining his unique style of boxing and looking at the ways in which his life outside the ring influenced people's perceptions of his greatness.

Contains full-color photographs of UFC fighters before and after a fight as well as in the ring, including portraits of Anderson Silva, Chuck Liddell, Matt Hughes, Rich Franklin, and others.

Summary: Includes the origins of boxing, world champions, legends of the ring, great fights, and boxing records.

The memoirs of the boxer known as the Brown Bomber, who became heavyweight champion of the world in 1937.