Arum and King: Six Decades of Boxing Gold

A rich and captivating look at boxing, as told by someone with the unique perspective of having served as department head for two of the world’s most successful boxing promoters in the history of the sport. Corwin gives readers an unabated, personal glimpse of moments forever etched into boxing lore with stories, anecdotes, and first-hand accounts from over 40 years of leading such legendary pugilists as Mohammed Ali, Mike Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya, and others to the pinnacles of their livelihood, providing an inside story of how promoters Bob Arum and Don King helped shape the world of boxing as it is known today. While most boxing fans enjoy the spectacle of a major fight either from the cozy confines of their home or from the enviable seats of a sports arena, Corwin makes them privy to the inner, behind-the-scenes promotional métier that brings the fight to life from paper to ring.