Immortals of American Boxing - by Don Stradley (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The ultimate tribute to the sport of boxing, this fully illustrated book curated by award-winning boxing writer Don Stradley profiles the United States' greatest boxers. Whether you're a die-hard boxing fan or new to the sport, this is a must-read celebration of the champions who defined boxing history. Over 100 historic images capture the power, strength and success of legendary icons such as Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis, alongside modern-era titans like Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and the incomparable Muhammad Ali.

Celebrating the best of the best, The Immortals of American Boxing showcases the greatest fighters from over a century of the sport's colorful history.

Award-winning boxing writer Don Stradley selects his top 15 boxers and tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top and the adversities they faced. Renowned fighters include legendary icons such as Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis, alongside modern-era titans like Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and the incomparable Muhammad Ali.

About the Author

Don Stradley is an award-winning journalist and author who has written about boxing for nearly 20 years. His writing has appeared in The Ring magazine, Ringside Seat, and ESPN.com, as well as various U.K. and South African publications. He's won various awards from the Boxing Writers Association, including honors for live event coverage and feature writing. Don has written several books on boxing, including biographies of Edwin Valero and Carlos Monzon. His book Slaughter in the Streets followed the exploits of several Boston area boxers who were involved in criminal activity. Crimereads.com hailed it as a "classic of boxing literature." His 2021 book, The War, focused on the unforgettable 1985 battle between Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns. It was praised in The Times of London and made The Progressive magazine's year-end list of best reads. When not writing about boxing, Don has covered everything from local news to true-crime. His book Boston Tabloid: The Killing of Robin Benedict covered an infamous murder case of the 1980s. He has also contributed articles to various movie magazines, including Cinema Retro and Noir City. Several of his film essays have been included in Film Masters' Blu-ray releases. He lives on Boston's North Shore. His byline appears in The Ring on a regular basis.