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Muhammad Ali : the life of a legend / Fiaz Rafiq.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rafiq, Fiaz, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African American boxers.
- Boxers (Sports)--United States--Biography.
- Boxers (Sports).
- Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016.
- Ali, Muhammad.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (255 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh, Scotland : Arena Sport, [2020]
- Summary:
- This comprehensive oral biography of Muhammad Ali, authored by Fiaz Rafiq, explores the life, career, and enduring legacy of the iconic boxer, humanitarian, and cultural symbol. Through interviews with family members, friends, opponents, and associates, the book captures Ali's multifaceted personality, from his athletic brilliance and social activism to his compassion and influence on global culture. Presenting firsthand accounts and personal anecdotes, it delves into Ali’s political and religious convictions, his stand against the Vietnam War, and his profound impact on civil rights and racial equality. The book is intended for readers interested in sports history, cultural icons, and social change, offering both a tribute to Ali’s greatness and an intimate portrait of the man behind the legend. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter One: Family
- Muhammad Ali Jr.
- Rasheda Ali
- Hana Ali
- Maryum Ali
- Chapter Two: The Journalists
- Robert Lipsyte
- Bert Sugar
- Jerry Izenberg
- Neil Leifer
- Dave Kindred
- George Kalinsky
- Gary Smith
- Chapter Three: The Opponents
- George Foreman
- Larry Holmes
- Joe Bugner
- Ron Lyle
- Chuck Wepner
- Richard Dunn
- Chapter Four: Friends and Associates
- Angelo Dundee
- Bobby Goodman
- Don King
- Jim Brown
- Walter Beach
- Fred Williamson
- Dr. Harry Edwards
- Jhoon Rhee
- Louis Gossett Jr.
- George Dillman
- Jose Sulaiman
- Leon Gast
- Butch Lewis
- Alex Wallau
- Murad Muhammad
- Sugar Ray Leonard
- Evander Holyfield
- Jimmy Walker
- Appendix - Muhammad Ali Timeline
- Author Biography
- Plates.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781788853293
- 1788853296
- OCLC:
- 1152062045
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