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Thinkin Big
The biography of James Tillis, a champion boxer who was ultimately broken by the ring itself and the people who controlled it. His fearlessness was legendary as was his gentleness. Written whilst serving a prison sentence, this is the story of how he came to battle seven heavyweight champions, how he was to enter the ring 64 times, his fights with Tyson and Earnie Shivers, and perhaps more poignantly, how the sport he loved sacrificed him, robbed him of the women he loved, his fortune, his dignity and his title.
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Back From The Edge Of Hell
Back from the Edge of Hell is Pinklon Thomas’s amazing true story. Born into a stable family unit with loving, hardworking, God fearing parents, Pinklon allows himself to be lured into the gangster lifestyle and becomes a heroin addict at age twelve. When fifteen, he quits school, commits armed robberies, steals from a drug lord and is hunted by hired killers. Boxing offers him a way out and he wins a world heavyweight title, but remains in the clutches of drug addiction. What will happen to Pinklon? The answer comes in an unexpected way.
The Ageless Warrior
This beautiful, limited-edition volume is hand-numbered and autographed by boxing legends Archie Moore and Jake Raging Bull LaMotta. Certificate of Authenticity included, only 125 copies printed! There was only one man who fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali. There was only one man who recorded 141 professional Knock-Outs. There was only one man who trained both a young Ali and heavyweight champion George Forman. There was only one Archie Moore. With a seven-decade boxing career, including 27 years as a prize fighter, Moore's vast career and exploits are finally chronicled in The Ageless Warrior. Author Mike Fitzgerald spent months with Moore before the boxer's death in an effort to capture the full life story of one of the 20th Century's most colorful and accomplished athletes. And what a story it was. Moore's opponent list reads like a who's who of boxing; he fought nine world champions and seven Hall-of-Famers.
The Real Deal
Evander Holyfield grew up in the ghettos of Atmore, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. His mother raised him to work hard, respect others and not to squander his God-given talents, nor to quit - ever. Young Holyfield dreamed of playing for his beloved Atlanta Falcons. Alas, the coaches overlooked him due to his lack of size. Fortunately, the young boy stumbled across the boxing club and he was hooked ever since. Rising through the amateur ranks, he eventually gained a spot on the U.S. Olympic boxing team and took part in the 1984 Los Angeles Games. After throwing the punch of the tournament that unjustly got him disqualified and earned him a bronze medal, Holyfield found himself to be a househ...
Jet
The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
Jet
The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
Jet
The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
Boxing Reform
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Mike Tyson - The Complete Chronology
Mike Tyson is without a doubt one of the most iconic and controversial figures in the world of boxing. Known for his ferocious fighting style and tumultuous personal life, Tyson quickly rose to fame as the youngest heavyweight champion in history. From his early days growing up on the mean streets of Brownsville to his meteoric rise to stardom and subsequent fall from grace, this book will delve into the fascinating life and career of one of the most formidable and enigmatic athletes of all time. Join us as we explore the chronological highs and lows of Mike Tyson's career and discover the man behind the legend.
