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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Muhammad Ali: Global Icon
Muhammad Ali touched people in a profound way far beyond his country’s borders. Tom Gray explores the most famous of global sporting love affairs.
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Stream of consciousness: Saturday night at MSG
Take in the entire Terence Crawford-Felix Diaz fight card at world famous Madison Square Garden through the eyes of NYC-based fight scribe Michael Woods.
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From THE RING: The greatest heavyweight of all time
Author Thomas Hauser conducted a poll of 30 boxing experts to determine which big man personifies greatness in the glamour division.
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Keystone Cops at the New York State Athletic Commission
For far too long, the New York State Athletic Commission has been a comedy of errors courting a tragedy. Thomas Hauser reports.
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Paulie Malignaggi: ‘No more coming back now’
Paulie Malignaggi explains the difficulty of walking away from something you love. “It has to be ripped from you,” he said.
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Who is the greatest heavyweight ever?
Our May 2017 issue features a poll of 30 experts who determine the greatest heavyweight of all time. The issue is available now in digital form and will be on newsstands soon.
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UFC 208, Holly Holm, and Boxing
Thomas Hauser, who was ringside for UFC 208, shares his thoughts on the event, the UFC, and two individuals – Holly Holm and Thomas Gerbasi – who bridge the divide between MMA and boxing.
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Muhammad Ali and Howard Bingham: A moment in time
Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali’s wife, described the late Howard Bingham (left in the accompanying photo) and her husband as “best friends forever.”
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Howard Bingham: A Remembrance
Howard Bingham, who chronicled the life of Muhammad Ali in photos and remained the fighter’s most trusted friend throughout, died today. Author Thomas Hauser offers this tribute.
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