A review by teaganpotter
King of the World: Muhammed Ali and the Rise of an American Hero by David Remnick

4.0

I can’t say that boxing has EVER interested me, but I wanted to pick up a book on a topic I knew next to nothing about. I wasn’t disappointed. Learning not only about Ali’s journey but also his importance in the civil rights movements in the 60s was so interesting. I’m only giving it 4 stars because I felt as if much of the text regarding Liston and Patterson dragged on. I understand the importance of the context, but it could’ve been simplified. An incredible read (although I still can’t stand to watch boxing)