Boxing and martial arts books
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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
The Sweet Science
A. J. LieblingEssays on boxing and its people, collected from The New Yorker; the classic literary account of the sport in its mid-century form.
The Greatest
Muhammad AliAli's account of his career, public stance and early life, written in his own voice.
Papa Jack
Randy RobertsA history of Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, and the racism around his career.
On Boxing
Joyce Carol OatesEssays by a novelist on boxing as a sport, a spectacle and a subject for writers.
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Boxing's dirty tricks and outlaw killer punchesChamp Thomas1997 - Passion's Fury
Passion's FuryRita Balkey1989 - Her Notorious Viscount
Her Notorious ViscountJenna Petersen2009 - Traditional Burmese Boxing
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Workouts from boxing's greatest champsGary Todd2005