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The Treasures of Muhammad Ali Gavin Newsham

The Treasures of Muhammad Ali By Gavin Newsham

The Treasures of Muhammad Ali by Gavin Newsham


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Summary

Muhammad Ali is not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring, he is also the most recognized man on the planet. This book spans Ali's entire career, from his early days growing up in Kentucky through to his amateur career and 1960 Olympic success, his early professional bouts and world title fight with Sonny Liston.

The Treasures of Muhammad Ali Summary

The Treasures of Muhammad Ali by Gavin Newsham

Muhammad Ali is not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring, he is also the most recognized man on the planet; a man who rose above his own sport, and all sport, and is the greatest living icon of the modern age.The Treasures of Muhammad Ali allows readers the opportunity to experience and truly appreciate the boxing and humanitarian legend's glorious achievements through a stunning selection of 200 photographs and a stylish text, as well as through 25 items of Ali's own personal and private memorabilia. Study his early fight contracts, read his personal letters, browse famous fight programmes and admire the removable fight posters...This sumptuous book spans Ali's entire career, from his early days growing up in Kentucky through to his amateur career and 1960 Olympic success, his early professional bouts and world title fight with Sonny Liston. The book goes on to candidly discuss his conversion to Islam and the controversy surrounding his refusal to be inducted into the US Armed Forces, before showcasing his legendary comeback fights: the 'Rumble in the Jungle' and the 'Thrilla in Manila'. The book charts Ali's retirement, fight with Parkinson's, life outside the ring and his incredible impact on world culture.The Treasures of Muhammad Ali is a unique celebration of the life of one who is quite simply, The Greatest.

About Gavin Newsham

Gavin Newsham is an award-winning sports writer whose work appears regularly in the Observer Sport Monthly and the Sunday Times. He is the author of Once in a Lifetime (Atlantic), the story of the New York Cosmos. Co-founder and former associate editor of Golf Punk magazine, he was for four years and chief features writer for FHM magazine. His previous books include a celebrated biography of golfer John Daly, which won him NSC Best New Writer in 2004.

Table of Contents

Memorabilia includes:; Personal family photographs; Rome 1960 Olympic boxing tournament ticket; Ali's first fight contract; FBI report on Ali; 'Fight of the Century' programme; 'Rumble in the Jungle' poster; 'Thrilla in Manila' poster; The Muhammad Ali Television show script; 'The Greatest' movie press release; A personal letter from President Bill Clinton; Academy Award Ceremony ticket; Ali Centre opening invite; A personal illustration drawn by Muhammad Ali; Plus much, much more...

Additional information

GOR004246072
9781847322067
1847322069
The Treasures of Muhammad Ali by Gavin Newsham
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Welbeck Publishing Group
20081006
64
N/A
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