Books by Arthur Mercante

From a referee who officiated more championship fights than any other, this thrilling account provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of professional boxing and into the lives and careers of the greatest boxers of all time. Blow-by-blow accounts--featuring such greats as Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, and George Foreman--are peppered with grit and telling details and also feature a professional's analysis of what went right for the winners, and wrong for the losers. With intriguing anecdotes drawn from a career lasting more than 50 years--including giving Sugar Ray Leonard a pep-talk moments before a bout--this autobiography is a must-have for any fan of the sweet science.