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This first book in a new series that celebrates the lives of history's greatest athletes begins (fittingly) with "The Greatest"--Muhammad Ali, one of the most beloved sports figures of the past century. 8-page photo insert.

"It was more than the long-awaited showdown between two superb athletes in their prime, more than the ultimate test of speed and artistry versus power and endurance. It was more than a boxing match, much more. The first meeting between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971, transcended the world of sports to become a major international media spectacle with tremendous social and political overtones." "In The Fight...

The Last Round tells a story that sounds vaguely familiar: a working-class boxer, second-generation immigrant family, living the big city, scraping together a meager boxing career. He achieves enough success to catch the interest of listening ears. Flash forward a few years, and, suddenly, the working-class hero boxer is aiming to fight the boisterous, tough-talking world heavyweight titleholder. . . and to the surprise of everyone, the absolute underdog...

Presents the life and career of the famous boxer, including his childhood, his early successes, his participation in the Civil Rights Movement, and his struggles with Parkinson's disease.

He floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee--and this is the story of one of the greatest boxers who ever lived, through the eyes of those who knew him and saw him fight. Muhammad Ali transcended sport to become a symbol of black pride, of principled opposition to the Vietnam War, and a world-famous figure. With his irresistible mix of bombast, comedy, innovation, and sublime talent, he brought boxing back to life, and this biography follows Ali...

A biographical novel tells the story of Cassius Clay, the determined boy who would one day become Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.

A fictional account of one amazing night where icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gathered discussing their roles in the Civil Rights Movement and cultural turmoil of the '60s.

Experience the extraordinary life of one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, Muhammad Ali. Presented through archival footage and of his own voice, the film explores Ali's challenges, confrontations, comebacks, and triumphs both in and out of the ring.

"Freshly adapted for young readers, this in-depth portrait showcases the complex bond between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, revealing how Malcolm aided in molding Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali and helped him become an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence"-- Provided by publisher.

"In 1975 two legends of boxing clashed in the ring in Manila, Philippines. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier has already met in two previous bouts, with each claiming a victory. In their third and final match, the two titans of boxing battled for 14 punishing rounds. The fighters gave everything they had to defeat one another and claim the championship. With action-packed illustrations, now you can take a ringside seat and watch the two legendary fighters...