Great Boxing Books

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  1. P.4.P.G.O.A.T.

    P.4.P.G.O.A.T. Q Boro Killa Bee Full Member

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    I just finished the book 'Four Kings' by George Kimball, a book about the careers of Hagler, Hearns, Leonard, and Duran. Great reading...

    Anyone reading any good boxing books?
     
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  2. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    I am currently reading The Fearless Harry Greb and it is a great read. I also loved Joe Frazier's autobiography, so check it out.
     
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  3. EleventhHour

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    I'm a big fan of "On Boxing" by Joyce Carol Oates, but the last time I mentioned that on the Classic Forum people seemed to hate it.
     
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  4. beatsy

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    I also read the 4 Kings (christmas gift from the GF) and it is a fantastic read. Also worth a mention is the Duran biography 'Hands of Stone' which was a source for the 4 Kings.

    I also thoroughly enjoyed the Teddy Atlas book. This gave great insight into Teddy growing up and also expands on the altercation he had with a gun and Mike Tyson. good read.
     
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  5. PBFred

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  6. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    "Mi vida Loca" the autobiography of Johnny Tapia was a great book, iread it in one night.
     
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