Boxing's Strangest Fights

That boxing has always attracted colorful, larger-than-life characters is amply borne out by this bizarre collection of true stories. Bring-ing together the rich history and folklore of the fightgame Graeme Kent has amassed over 100 intriguing stories including that of the two boxers who scored a double knockout; the bout in which four different decisions were given; and the strange tale of the boxer who had part of his ear bitten off. The author interviewed many fighters and followers of boxing, and the funny and sometimes tragic tales recounted here provide a rich and offbeat alternative history of this ever-popular sport.