The Boxing Scene
, by Hauser, ThomasNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781592139774 | 1592139779
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/1/2008
Thomas Hauser has been called "one of boxingrs"s greatest writers.The Boxing Scene, Hauserrs"s provocative new anthology, contains all of his trademark insights and candor as he peels away layers of hypocrisy to reveal the men who make up the contemporary boxing landscape.Hauser exposes the inner workings of HBO Sports; examines the phenomenon of mixed martial arts as it relates to boxing; and records the amusing encounter between his 81-year-old mother and larger-than-life boxing impresario Don King.The Boxing Scenealso updates Hauserrs"s personal and professional thoughts on superstars like Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, and Bernard Hopkins as well as fight promoter Bob Arum, announcer Bob Sheridan and a host of others.The Boxing Scenerecreates another year in professional boxing and adds to Hauserrs"s definitive record of the sport.