Sterling Biographies®: Muhammad Ali: King of the Ring

By Stephen Timblin

Book Overview

He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, darting and dancing his way to boxing's heavyweight world championship. In the process, the fleet-footed and motormouthed fighter became King of the Ring and more: a cultural icon who dominated headlines, generated controversy, and enthralled even those audiences uninterested in the sport. Learn the fascinating facts about this dazzling champ: -How he began boxing at only age 12--and the trainer who first knew he was something special - His involvement in the controversial Nation of Islam - What happened when he refused to fight in the Vietnam War - Round-by-round coverage of his "Rumble in the Jungle" and "Thrilla in Manila" matchups with George Foreman and nemesis Joe Frazier - His present-day battle with Parkinson's Syndrome

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402763646
• ISBN13: 9781402763649
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher