A review by alexander_
Once There Were Giants: The Golden Age of Heavyweight Boxing by Jerry Izenberg

informative medium-paced

3.25

An interesting book! Don’t expect any explanation of the sport, its terminology, or the background of less important characters. His writing can be occasionally unclear and repetitive, but I found his personal stories engaging. The book focuses on Ali more than anyone (for good reason), but I almost wish he would have written an Ali biography instead! Even still, I think this is a good introduction to the history of boxing.
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