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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 796.83092 EAN: 9780071477390 Edition: 1 ISBN: 007147739X Label: McGraw-Hill Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: October 01, 2007 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Studio: McGraw-Hill Editorial Review: Product Description: "Dundee is one of the greatest innovators in the annals of the sweet science…guiding world champions as diverse in gladiatorial gifts and mind-sets as Carmen Basilio, Willie Pastrano, Luis Rodriguez, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman (in his comeback) and, of course, Muhammad Ali…Bert Randolph Sugar has superbly captured Dundee’s unique diction...by the end the reader will know precisely what it is like to listen to the Bill Walsh of boxing hold court on the exotic art of the cornerman.”--The New York Times Angelo Dundee has lived a half-century of boxing history. During that period he trained a record-breaking fifteen world champions and countless top contenders--wiping away their sweat and blood and instilling whatever it took to win. My View from the Corner is his story in his own words. It is also the story of the legendary ring warriors he has forged into champions, including all-time greats Muhammad Ali, "Sugar" Ray Leonard, and George Foreman, as well as champs such as Willie Pastrano and Carmen Basilio. But you won't just read about prize fighters. Dundee can't tell his tale without including an amazing cast of characters who could only exist in the larger-than-life world of professional boxing. You'll find engrossing stories involving everyone from sportscaster Howard Cosell to artist LeRoy Nieman to mobster Frank Costello. Muhammad Ali also contributes a foreword of his own--delivering his personal insights on Dundee--the man, the friend, and the boxing trainer. The veteran trainer gives you a ringside seat and the inside scoop into what really happened during such classic sports moments as: The Ali-Liston rematch, which even today many believe was "fixed" The Rumble in the Jungle (Ali vs. Foreman) where Dundee was accused of loosening the ring ropes in order to let Ali perform his now famous "rope-a-dope" The second Leonard-Duran fight known for Duran uttering the infamous "no mas"--Dundee reveals Duran never actually spoke those words Foreman vs. Moorer where George Foreman made history by becoming the oldest man to win the Heavyweight Championship Leonard vs. Hagler, which ended with one of the most controversial decisions in boxing history For the first time, Dundee also candidly discusses his feelings about Ali's conversion to Islam, the mob and its influence on boxing, training Russell Crowe for Cinderella Man (which Dundee also appeared in), the psychology of training fighters, and much more. My View from the Corner is filled with the depth and insight that can only come from a man who truly loves what he does . . . and is unquestionably the best in the world at it. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Poor Ghost WritingAn execrable job of juvenile and intrusive overwriting by "as told to" writer Bert Sugar. On the other hand, Dundee's likeability comes through as does some very good stories. The best of those, of course, concern Ali, Frazier, and Foreman, the three great boxers of the latter third of the 20th century. Dundee seems to have parted on bad terms with Sugar Ray Leonard, and Leonard does not emerge as particularly likeable. Ali and Foreman do. The most interesting insight ... Read More Rating:  - Great for baby boomersFrom Ali to Sugar Ray, this is the inside scoop from Angelo Dundee. Great memories from the 60's, 70's & 80's. Don't miss this one! Rating: - The man, the book, the writing . . . "THE GREATEST"Anyone who even considers buying or reading this will agree that Dundee is one of the most interesting of all boxing figures and his lead fighters (Ali, to name just one), are enough to make this a compelling read. Bert Sugar, who wrote much of the book with Dundee's cooperation, proved to be the book's strength. In the same vein as boxing's greatests writers, Plimpton and Mailer, this book is in the same league. It's a literary masterpiece, which surprised me. If you like reading and love boxing, this ... Read More Rating: - My View from the CornerA very entertaining read. I highly recommend this to anyone who has been or is a fan of boxing. If my son were a boxer I would want him to be associated with Angelo Dundee. He is a wonderful man who can really tell an interesting story about the legends of boxing he has worked with. It is far more than a boxing book. A behind the scenes look at all time greats Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman and others. I couldn't put it down and I was sad when it ended. I relived some very exciting times ... Read More Rating: - Excellent book on fight history and colorful personality wrtitten by a top notch authority on the fight gameAs a guy who likes sports history, this book is well written and moves like a well trained fighter...brisk, sharp and pulls no punches. Bert Sugar has written a terrific biography about Angelo Dundee, the premier fight trainer for Mohammed Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson and George Foreman and describes the times,characters, good and bad during the most exciting time in boxing history. This book should be in every sports fans collection. |
