The Book of Boxing
- ISBN-10
- 1894963172
- ISBN-13
- 9781894963176
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-02-01
- Publisher
- Sportclassic Books
- Author
- W. C. Heinz
Description
Throughout its history, boxing has thrilled, outraged and elevated fans with its intoxicating combination of primal violence, gutwrenching drama and stirring courage. That potent mix has attracted many of the world's finest writers. The Book of Boxing is a collection of their most powerful efforts.
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