by Les Krantz (Author)
The iconic Muhammad Ali is the most recognized man in the world. Now for the first time ever, sparkling clear sportswriting has been melded with DVD technology to bring together Ali's brilliant ring moves, his colorful rhetoric, and historic photos of his career. Here you'll find rare footage of Ali's famous Pearls of Wisdom, as well as highlights of fights such as the Thrilla in Manila and the Rumble in the Jungle that have generally been blacked out until now.The masterfully composed book contains details and highlights from Ali's youth and his Olympic gold medal win as Cassius Clay, to his battle against Parkinson's Disease and carrying the torch at the opening of the 1996 Olympic Games. This is the all-time monument to the 20th century's greatest athlete, a must-have for sports fans and anyone who wants to remember this legendary champion and American icon.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Edition: Har/DVD
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Published: 14 Nov 2008
ISBN 10: 1599213028
ISBN 13: 9781599213026