Bibliograph

Sparring with Smokin' Joe, Joe Frazier's epic battles and rivalry with Ali, Glenn Lewis

Type

Label

Sparring with Smokin' Joe, Joe Frazier's epic battles and rivalry with Ali, Glenn Lewis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-223) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sparring with Smokin' Joe

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1178869751

Responsibility statement

Glenn Lewis

Sub title

Joe Frazier's epic battles and rivalry with Ali

Summary

"This book aims to rectify the imbalance in coverage between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Fight of the Century. It is based on several months the author spent in the gym, on the road, and in verbal tussles with the legendary champion and gives new insight into Frazier"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Up in Joe's lair -- Down with the gym rats -- Return to black roots -- More than the white man's champion -- Ali's tap dance & Frazier's flying circus -- Lessons on beating a bear -- In the shadow of champions -- Bumpy roads to Olympic glory -- The Frazier's go pro -- (Mis)managing Marvis -- Smokin' Joe & the Ali Wars -- Extra Rounds -- Ali & Frazier on the comeback trail -- Epilogue: Ain't nothing but a party

Target audience

adult

Classification