The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Boxing, fully revised and updated, takes the reader into every aspect of the sport. From the earliest days of 19th-century prize-fighters to the modern era, this book highlights the great names and stories which have developed, tracking the life and times of some of the world"s most recognizable characters, such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and Roy Jones. Behind the scenes, all facets of the business of boxing are described as well as the greatest and most controversial moments in the sports"s long history. This lavishly illustrated book is a must for all admirers of "The Sweet Science."