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Muhammad Ali

The Life of a Legend
By Fiaz Rafiq
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Muhammad Ali by Fiaz Rafiq is an illuminating biography that offers an in-depth look at the life and legacy of one of boxing's greatest icons. The book explores Ali's rise to fame, his impressive achievements inside the ring, and his profound impact on sports and society. It also delves into his personal life, touching upon the central moments that shaped both the man and the legend.
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You might enjoy this biography if you're fascinated by the life and legacy of one of the greatest boxers in history. It offers an insightful exploration of his career, personal struggles, and enduring impact on sports and culture, making it a compelling read for both fans of boxing and admirers of complex, larger-than-life figures.

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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali is one of the most remarkable sports personalities and celebrities of our time. He is a legend who transcended boxing and rose above all sport. A man of mythic proportions, Ali rose to become a prominent feature of our cultural landscape.

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Muhammad Ali is one of the most remarkable sports personalities and celebrities of our time. He is a legend who transcended boxing and rose above all sport. A man of mythic proportions, Ali rose to become a prominent feature of our cultural landscape.

Through exclusive accounts from family members, close friends, associates, and adversaries, Fiaz Rafiq has compiled a compelling and intriguing insight into a sporting legend. Muhammad Ali's story is an epic one, full of bravery, courage, hope, skill, and indomitable will. Muhammad Ali: The Life of a Legend offers a truly unique insight into one of the greatest icons in world sport.

'A forensic examination of the greatest sportsman of his era, through the eyes of the people who knew him best, and an essential addition to the library' - The Independent

'An absorbing, insightful look at the most significant sporting figure of modern times...a fresh perspective on a genial man, his boxing legacy and the "Greatest's" role in landmark changes of 20th-century history' - Daily Mail

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Muhammad Ali by Fiaz Rafiq is lauded for its collection of firsthand accounts from those closest to Ali, offering both new and nostalgic insights into his life and legacy. Critics praise its absorbing and insightful perspectives on Ali's influence in sports and history, highlighting its unique approach by letting admirers, friends, and rivals speak directly. The book is deemed essential reading for its forensic examination and intimate interviews, particularly with Ali’s children and opponents, providing an unscripted look at his boxing style and personal life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781909715936

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arena Sport

Edition: New in Paperback

Illustration: 30 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Rasheda Ali

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 457g

Pages: 352

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Biography & Memoir Boxing, Wrestling & Martial Arts Fiaz Rafiq Non-Fiction Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

Fiaz Rafiq is a professional sports and entertainment writer for more than half a dozen national newspapers. Fiaz co-authored My Brother, Muhammad Ali: The Definitive Biography of the Greatest of All Time with Rahaman Ali and he remains close friends with members of Ali's family.

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