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Overview
From the quick wit of Muhammad Ali to the knockout punches of George Foreman, this entertaining collection of boxing quips and quotes showcases the most memorable one-liners ever to enter the ring. All-time legends as well as modern-day media stars, from Larry Holmes ("I'm not like wine, I get worse with age") to Joe Louis ("Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die") to Don King ("When I gaze in the mirror, I never cease to amaze myself. And I say this humbly"), are included. Promoters, trainers and commentators take aim with clever quotations about the great matches - Dempsey-Firpo, Louis-Conn, Ali-Frazier, Graziano-Zale, Robinson-LaMotta. For fans of all generations, Boxing Shorts is a winner!Book Details
Published
April 1, 1996
Publisher
Contemporary Books Inc
Pages
247
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780809232161