Facing Ali The Opposition Weighs in
Facing Ali The Opposition Weighs In by Stephen Brunt, published by Sidgwick & Jackson in 2002, is a compelling exploration of the fighters who faced Muhammad Ali in the ring. This third impression edition spans 301 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the lives and careers of fifteen boxers who stood against Ali, highlighting how their encounters with him shaped their paths and left lasting impacts.
Readers will find firsthand accounts from both renowned figures like Joe Frazier and George Foreman, as well as lesser-known fighters such as Tunney Hunsaker and Jurgen Blin. Each narrative provides a unique perspective on the experience of fighting Ali, offering insights into his character and the broader context of boxing during a tumultuous era. Facing Ali presents a rich tapestry of stories that illuminate the personal and professional transformations that occurred in the lives of these athletes.
Official synopsis Publisher
Muhammad Ali cast a blinding light on his sport, on the tumultuous times he in part initiated, on all of those who surrounded him, and who surround him still. That includes the fighters brave enough to stand alone, across the ring from the greatest heavyweight champion of all time.
Ali’s own story has been told again and again, but the stories of those who faced him have, by and large, been ignored. For each, the moments alone with Ali changed their careers, changed their lives, and affected them for ever. Facing Ali tells the story of fifteen men from around the world, from famous names like Joe Frazier, Joe Bugner, George Foreman and Henry Cooper to lesser lights like Tunney Hunsaker and Jurgen Blin. Each man, many for the first time, tell their stories in their own words. The resulting book offers a unique perspective on what it was really like to fight Ali, and gives new insights into the character of the most famous man on the planet.
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