Ali The Official Portrait of the "Greatest"

by Hajeski, Nancy J.

• ISBN13: 9781607105695
• ISBN10: 1607105691
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-02-01
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

Summary

"Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them--a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.' - Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali was one of the greatest champions of all time. His boxing skills were unparalleled, and his words have never been forgotten. From his birth in 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to his first Golden Gloves win to the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila, Ali: The Official Portrait of "The Greatest' of All Time is a complete and fascinating exploration of the man whose legendary motto was "float like a butterfly, sting like abee.'From Ali's conversion to Islam to his opposition to the Vietnam War to his later days, every aspect of the fighter's life is illustrated with beautiful, full-color photos. With an introduction by Ali himself, as well as iconic quotes from Ali inserted throughout the text, this is Ali from every angle, the official portrait of a man whose will was stronger than anyone's.

Author Biography

Editors of Thunder Bay Press: Thunder Bay Press publishes nonfiction, illustrated books that often contain specially commissioned photography. Subjects include architecture, cooking, sports, history, transportation, and nature. From comprehensive reference titles to regional picture books, Thunder Bay Press presents titles of exceptional value and broad market appeal.