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Jun
Leigh Montville on Muhammad Ali and more Literary Notes
A new book depicts Muhammad Ali’s life between 1966 and 1971, while another examines controversial heavyweight Lucas Browne.
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Oct
Literary Notes: ‘I Am Duran’
Roberto Duran’s new autobiography offers no apologies for the Panamanian star’s impulsiveness in or out of the ring.
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Nov
From the Bookshelf: ‘Slats’ recounts life of Jimmy Slattery
Rich Blake’s book is about a fighter and an era when local fighters were heroes, the good-looking ones were matinee idols, and boxing mattered.
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Nov
Literary Notes: ‘Jack Sharkey’
Thomas Hauser reviews James Curl’s book “Jack Sharkey: A Heavyweight Champion’s Untold Story,” about the underappreciated fighter who finished his career just as Joe Louis was emerging.
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Nov
Literary Notes: ‘Great Men Die Twice’
Thomas Hauser reviews the book “Great Men Die Twice,” a collection of boxing articles by famed sportswriter Mark Kram.
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