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Features of The Month
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Old School Boxers
Muhammad Ali
- by Stephen Brunt
This unique book is a must-have for your boxing library. Here, 15 opponents of Muhammad Ali offer interesting
stories about their fights with Ali. Readers will get an upclose glimpse of Ali in the ring as each opponent recalls the details
of his historic fight. Still, "Facing Ali" goes beyond the action inside the ring. Each Ali opponent describes
the tremendous impact that fighting Ali had on his life and career.
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- by David Remnick
...King of the World accomplishes its author's stated purpose of showing how Ali created himself in the early 1960s....
It has been an amazing story, and Remnick captures the best of it in King of the World.
Everybody recommends this book, there must be a reason!
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- by Thomas Hauser
This is my favorite book on Ali. Friends, enemies, opponents, relatives, ex-wives
and world leaders recount their experiences with Ali and pull no punches while providing their opinions of
of boxing's greatest fighter of all time. When Ali's biographer, Thomas Hauser put this piece
together, Ali insisted that all commentary would go to print uncensored. No boxing fan should continue following the sport without reading this book!
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- by Jan Philipp Reemtsma
- Written by a German academic, More Than a Champion is an odd gem, a thin volume with a solid jab. Using the almost mythic
confrontation of Ali and Joe Frazier in Manila as his centerpiece, Jan Philipp Reemtsma bobs and weaves through the champ's
life and career to establish a thesis that goes the distance: that Ali, both in and out of the ring, was ultimately a prisoner
of the majestic boxing style he created for himself.
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George Foreman
- by George Foreman and Joel Engel
George Foreman shocked the world when he regained the heavyweight boxing championship at the age of 45. Now, Foreman candidly tells the story of his childhood, his family,
his triumphs and tragedies in and out of the ring, and gives readers the inside scoop on how he used his desire, drive, and faith to make his return to boxing glory anything
but an impossible dream.
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- by George Foreman, Linda Kulman (Contributor)
George Foreman knows what it's like to get knocked down -- in the ring and in life -- and he knows how to get back up again. Two-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, he knows what it takes to succeed. He has a wealth of life experience to share, and in George Foreman's Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down, he does just that.
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- by Mark Kram
Kram, who covered boxing for Sports Illustrated for more than a decade, tells the story of Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali's epic 1975 Manila fight, and the bitter and complex rivalry between the two men that preceded it. He begins his story when the men, both black Southerners, are isolated and in retirement. Ali calls Manila "the greatest fight" of his life, while Frazier remains obsessively consumed by his hatred of Ali.
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- by Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes is a champion in every sense of the word. He has risen to every challenge he faced--from poverty to ridicule
to naysayers--and his life story is both inspiring and moving. Against the odds, Larry Holmes has succeeded.
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Modern Day Fighters
Mike Tyson
- by Richard Hoffer
This lively account by Sports Illustrated writer Hoffer of Mike Tyson's second act?the $135 million made from the time of his 1994 prison release through his public self-destruction against Evander Holyfield last June?is that rare thing in celebrity-driven publishing: the thoughtful, readable quickie book.
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- by Phil Berger
As former boxing correspondent for the New York Times, Phil Berger
had access to Tyson and his "handlers" as no other journalist. Berger regards
Tyson as a dangerously violent man who has as many people trying to get their hooks into
him as he has millions, and chronicles Tyson's career against the backdrop of
boxing and the powers behind the sport. of photos.
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- by Mark Shaw
Down For The Count provides an inside look at the rape trial of heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, but more importantly a perspective of the legal system in the early 1990s.
Despite little evidence to convict, Tyson was found guilty and served time in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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- by A & E Biography
The most objective and accurate bio on Mike Tyson is finally here! Trying to get the real Tyson story is difficult with hundreds of
authors, journalists and boxing aficionados claiming to know the real Tyson story. A & E's biography is a diamond in the rough and it stands out
from the rest. It includes pictures, interviews and personal accounts of Tyson's dramatic life and career.
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- by Barbara Kopple
Oscar winning director Barbara Kopple pulls no punches in this unauthorized biography. Through rare footage and exclusive interviews, she
explores the legend: young Mike's relationship with his 'half-crazy, half-blind' mentor Gus D'Amato, his phenomenal killer instinct, his
tumultuous marriage to actress Robin Givens, his association with Don King and eventual rape charge that brought him down.
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| I haven't seen this particular one yet, but if anyone would like to give it
a screening and then provide a review, I'll be glad to print it right here. Hey, the cover looks cool!
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- by Cathy Scott
I included this one here because Tupac was killed shortly after he attended Tyson's bout with Bruce Seldon in Vegas. For a short while, Shakur was chummy with Tyson. I have Tupac on video tape, congratulating Tyson after
the second Bruno fight. I'll have to dig up my tape of the Tyson/Seldon fight to see if 'Pac is on that one. Also, Tupac gave his final interview to BET
in the MGM Grande Lobby after the fight. I should also mention that this is a great book - I've read it.
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Evander Holyfield
- by Evander and Bernard Holyfield
The title says it all. From getting robbed of a gold medal in the olympics to having his career revived
by a faith healer, Evander's life and career has been filled with drama.
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This video is chock full of Holyfield highlights. Most fans did not get to see Holyfield in action too
often until after he KO'd Buster Douglas. You'll find many great moments caught on video here!
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Boxing & Fitness
- starring Billy Blanks
Because this is still billed as the "future of fitness" and hawked by numerous celebrities, Billy Blanks's Tae-Bo actually deserves much of the hype it's receiving. A mixture of boxing punches and martial arts kicks, Tae-Bo is fun and easy. Not only is Tae-Bo great exercise for all levels, but the punches and kicks are wonderful for working out stress and aggression.
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- starring Billy Blanks
Feel like the Tae-Bo craze passed you by? Maybe you think you're a little too old or slightly too out of shape for the rock-'em-sock-'em moves of the high-energy aerobics class. Well, Billy Blanks hears you, and he's created a fitness tape just for you: Tae-Bo Gold. While this program says it's geared for the "mature" crowd
(which apparently in youth-oriented Los Angeles means those over 40), the easier pace and gentler moves make it appropriate for anyone who doesn't have the stamina for Blanks's other Tae-Bo tapes.
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by Mark De Lisle
A U.S. Navy SEAL takes readers through a variety of SEAL exercises and techniques--all of which can be completed anywhere,
from the backyard to the basement, or even in a hotel room. 75+ photos & charts.
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Albums by Boxers
- by Roy Jones Jr
Unsurprisingly, Roy Jones Jr.'s first foray into the recording studio yields a predictable series of raps that's often more off the mark than on. While the king of athletic finesse in the ring brings the same type of approach and professionalism to his work in the studio, "Round One The album" offers nothing new, interesting or insightful about the sport of boxing or Roy's own career. It serves mainly as a 60 minute long advertisement for Jones' accomplishments and ego. Jones uses a these tracks to remind us that he conquered mid-level fighters such as David Telesco. Yes, Roy can rap to a certain degree and he showcases some musical talent.
After a few songs into "Round One-The Album," it's clear that this is a collector's item for boxing fans. Roy, thanks for adding something different to my CD collection, but....don't quit your night job.
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- by Oscar De La Hoya
While Oscar did not generate many headlines from the ring in 2001, he made somewhat of a splash with his musical debut. Even the critics have acknowledged that Oscar showcases some vocal talent on his eponymous debut album. If you don't think you can stomach the pretty boy's latest project, there's a good chance your girlfriend or wife will appreciate this album. |
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Facing Ali: 15 Fighters / 15 Stories
King of the World : Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero
Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times
More Than a Champion : The Style of Muhammad Ali 
By George: The Autobiography of George Foreman
George Foreman's Guide to Life
Audio Cassette
Ghosts of Manila : The Fateful Blood Feud Between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
Larry Holmes : Against the Odds
The Comeback
and Comedown of Mike Tyson
Blood Season : Mike Tyson and the World of Boxing
Down for the Count: The Shocking Truth Behind the Mike Tyson Rape Trial
* "Down for The Count" is also available on audio cassette! * 
Mike Tyson: The A & E Biography
The Killing of Tupac Shakur
Holyfield: The Humble Warrior
Tae Bo Workout 
Tae-Bo Gold 
The Navy Seal Workout: The Complete Total-Body Fitness Program 
Round One: The Album
Oscar de la Hoya
