boxers (sports)

"Muhammad Ali began boxing at age 12 to protect himself from bullies and became the heavyweight champion of the world three times. Learn about Ali's boxing career, his political activism, his biggest fights, and more"--.

"This book is a collection of twenty-eight . . . articles on boxing by . . . boxing historian Mike Silver, looking back at some of the sport's most iconic moments. The essays are a . . . mix of . . . expos?s and . . . stories featuring legendary boxers Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Legendary icon Muhammad Ali, known worldwide as "The Greatest", immortalized those words by becoming one of the most significant and celebrated athletes of the 20th Century. Now, his epic story is retold for the next generation as a stunning graphic novel.

". . . recount[s] the politically and racially charged rivalry between African-American boxing champion Joe Louis and white German boxer Max Schmeling, which grew between their 1936 and 1938 matches. Tracing both men's careers from inception until they hung up their gloves, the authors illuminate how emblematic each was to his country while exploring the social issues of the day"--Publisher's description.

Examines the life and career of boxer Joe Frazier, and looks at his rivalry with Muhammad Ali.

"A biographical novel tells the story of Cassius Clay, the determined boy who would one day become Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time"--OCLC.

"Living on an East London council estate has its worries--and life for fifteen year old Molly hasn't always been easy. But she has a dream . . . to be a boxer just like her older brother Denny. When he agrees to train her, she couldn't be more excited. But one night everything changes. There's an assault outside Molly's local boxing club, Denny's nowhere to be found and the police are after him. Molly must prove her brother's innocence and delve into the underbelly of East London, and her family history where new and old secrets are revealed"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of articles from the boxing archives and interviews of ex-fighters that uncover some of boxings' most intriguing stories.

"Explore the journey Muhmmad Ali took to win his final match against fellow heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier, known as the Thrilla in Manila. A story of athleticism, heart, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the explosive power of the boxing champion and civil rights activist"--Provided by publisher.

"Jimmy's ready to raise a ruckus, and the only thing bigger than his hair is his fighting spirit! Jimmy's always been too much--too loud, too rash, too dangerously distractible--but that's still not enough. He'll fight his way into the spotlight as Jimmy Ruckus, a (soon-to-be) champ like his pintsize hero--the legend himself, Pimento Gonzales! Is sheer pluck enough to take our tiny fighter to the top? Does a worthy (or willing) opponent await on this here Planet Earth? Will he learn some big, important lesson along the way? We wouldn't get our hopes up..."--Back cover.