The Fight

A legendary boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in 1974 comes alive through the words of commentator Norman Mailer. With unparalleled energy, acumen, and audacity, Mailer delves into the fighters' moves, characters, and competing claims on African and American souls. Combining sports journalism with literary excellence, this book is a masterpiece. Praise from The New York Times calls it "exquisitely refined and attenuated" and one of Mailer's finest books.