My Favourite Boxing Books

A Listmania! list by Yorkie (UK)
 
Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times
1.  Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times by Hugh Mcllvaney
The list author says:
  "The definitive Ali biography.I have read more than 10 books on 'the Greatest' and i think this is definitely the best.Interviews with opponents,friends,trainers,everyone who knew him."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

In the Red Corner: A Journey into Cuban Boxing
2.  In the Red Corner: A Journey into Cuban Boxing by John Duncan
The list author says:
  "A writer's journey into Cuban amateur boxing.Excellent."
Used & New from: £9.97
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Boxing's Greatest Fighters
3.  Boxing's Greatest Fighters by Bert Sugar
The list author says:
  "A good guide to all the greatest fighters who ever lived,if somewhat biased towards 'the good old days'."
£11.04   Used & New from: £9.90
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Looking for a Fight: How a Writer Took on the Boxing World - From the Inside
4.  Looking for a Fight: How a Writer Took on the Boxing World - From the Inside by David Matthews
The list author says:
  "Excellent insight into the world of pro boxing in the UK."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Mama's Boy: Lennox Lewis and the Heavyweight Crown
5.  Mama's Boy: Lennox Lewis and the Heavyweight Crown by Gavin Evans
The list author says:
  "Interesting biography of a modern great from England."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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KOSTYA : My Story
6.  KOSTYA : My Story by Kostya with Malcolm Andrews Tszyu
The list author says:
  "Good biography of a great fighter.Tells of the harsh training routines in Russia and his later move to Australia."
Used & New from: £88.66

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Raging Bull: My Story
7.  Raging Bull: My Story by Jake La Motta
The list author says:
  "An old book,written in the 70's tells of a tough as nails fighter who stood up to the mafia single-handedly but ultimately played ball with them to get what he wanted.Jake wasnt a very nice person."
£8.79   Used & New from: £5.47
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Atlas: A Son's Journey from the Streets to the Ring to a Life Worth Living
8.  Atlas: A Son's Journey from the Streets to the Ring to a Life Worth Living by Teddy Atlas
The list author says:
  "Atlas is a well respected trainer from New York.This book tells of his upbringing to the present day.He has  some crazy stories to tell.Very good."
Used & New from: £1.72
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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King of the World
9.  King of the World by David Remnick
The list author says:
  "Any Ali fan or any boxing fan should have this book in their collection."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Hard Road to Glory
10.  Hard Road to Glory by Johnny Nelson
The list author says:
  "An inspirational book about a boxer who wasnt very popular at first but eventually won most people over and achieved his goals.From the Naseem Hamed era."
£15.22   Used & New from: £3.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Greatest: My Own Story
11.  The Greatest: My Own Story by Muhammad Ali
The list author says:
  "Another old book from the 70's.Very interesting read but i have read reviews which have said some of the stories in this arent always 100% factual,regarding race hate crimes in the US."
Used & New from: £3.03
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Boxing Confidential
12.  Boxing Confidential by Jim Brady
The list author says:
  "A look at the sleazy underbelly of boxing,exposing how the crooked sanctioning bodies operate.Brady was an excellent and sometimes controversial writer."
Used & New from: £2.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Rebel: Derek Roche - Irish Warrior, British Champion
13.  The Rebel: Derek Roche - Irish Warrior, British Champion by Nigel McDermid
The list author says:
  "Very good read about an Irish boxer who came over to England and fought out of my home city,Leeds.Funny and easy to read,especially if you are from Yorkshire and followed the domestic scene in the UK."
Used & New from: £0.01

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Last updated: 21/01/2010
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