Bert sugar's 100 greatest boxers book

To limit the amazing sport of boxing and narrow it down to just 5 boxers, im sure to leave some out. Bert sugar, boxing writer and commentator, is dead at 75. Bert randolph sugar provides a personal critique of the top one hundred boxers, evaluating and rating such greats as muhammad ali, jack dempsey, rocky marciano, joe louis and sugar ray leonard. Buy 100 greatest boxers of all times revised by sugar, bert randolph isbn. Bert sugar s the 100 greatest boxers of all time is very much of a product of its era and, for the most part, holds up well.

Bert sugars the 100 greatest boxers of all time is of the coffeetable format. Mar 27, 2012 in the 1980s, he dared to choose and rank the 100 greatest boxers of all time, and 20 years later he revised the list and the book explaining it. Who are the 100 greatest boxers of all time in bert sugars book 100 greatest boxers of all time. The 100 greatest boxers of all time by sugar, bert randolph. In boxings greatest fighters 2006, he ranked sugar ray robinson no. This latest edition of boxing s greatest fighters is an update from the 1984 edition. Buy boxing s greatest fighters by sugar, bert randolph isbn. The book had many interesting stories about boxers, selecting 100 of the best. Bert sugar wrote more than 80 books, including the 100 greatest boxers of all time. The list is based on author bert sugars book 100 greatest boxers of all time, which has been published in numerous editions. It covers the colorful history of boxing, up to 1984. It was written in 1984, when mike tyson was just a wee lad scoring his first kos, so its a little outdated. He also appeared in a handful of films, including the great white hype starring samuel jackson. A pictorial history of boxings greatest bouts sugar, bert randolph on.

His most recent book, bert sugars baseball hall of fame. Books by bert randolph sugar author of the ultimate book. Did you ever write a sequal to that book with an updated. A boxing legend, bert sugar diesall he gets is a 21 sec. Fall classics the best writing about the world series first 100 years ebook by. I have both copies, mainly because i was curious to see how bert sugar reranked some of my favorite fighters. After passing the bar exam, he worked in the advertising business in new york city for ten years. A weekly boxing list compiled by michael rosenthal. In boxings greatest fighters, the former editor of the ring magazine not only tells us who the greatest fighters are, but tells us the order of their. A sportsmedia icon with his trademark cigar and fedora, sugar appears regularly on espn, hbo, and showtime as a commentator on boxing and baseball. Matt hamilton s list of his 100 greatest heavyweights of them all. And yet, in his seminal book the 100 greatest boxers of all time, the cigarchomping, fedoraclad historian bert sugar rated mcfarland at 32. The 100 greatest boxers of all time book, 1984 worldcat.

The ultimate book of boxing lists by bert randolph sugar. Jun 20, 2010 this is straight from a dvd i have called. Boxings greatest fighters bert randolph sugar boxing. Just so you know the number 100 fighter on this particular list is mike tyson, which i think. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Lyons press 2006, 1st edition 1st printing trade paperback in mint condition.

Sugar, bert randolf sugar, burt randolph sugar, randolph bert sugar, bert randolfh sugar. The 100 greatest boxers of all time by bert randolph sugar. I think he put whitaker, jones, hopkins, monzon, sanchez and. He also appeared in a handful of films, including the great white hype. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Resumewise and in comparison to all greats from all weight classes, l doubt hed crack a top 100. Boxings greatest fighters bert randolph sugar non stop boxing. Sep 14, 2014 bert sugar s 100 greatest boxers of all time. I would rank mayweather one ahead of marciano in a list if i made one. Bert sugars 100 greatest fighters listgive me your.

According to the halls website, sugar wrote more than 80 books, including the 100 greatest boxers of all time. In boxing s greatest fighters, not only does the former publisher of ring magazine tell us who the best fighters were, he. The greatest boxer from each state in america page 14. According to the hall s website, sugar wrote more than 80 books, including the 100 greatest boxers of all time. Bert randolph sugar has 65 books on goodreads with 1542 ratings.

Bert sugar has a passion for the sport that is rivaled only by his talent for. The author is a wellknown and respected expert on boxing and boxers. Bert sugar cant be beat telling the history of boxing. It was published by citadel pr and has a total of 448 pages in the book. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It was hard to disagree with bert randolph sugar about anything on boxing. Ap bert sugar, an iconic boxing writer and sports historian who was known for his trademark fedora and everpresent cigar, died sunday of cardiac arrest. A living history of americas greatest game, was published in 2009. Boxings greatest fighters ebook by bert randolph sugar.

The 100 greatest pound for pound boxers of all time bleacher. In may 2009 he and running press published bert sugars baseball hall of fame. Bert randolph sugar books list of books by author bert randolph. Bert sugar, boxings human encyclopedia, a prolific writer and editor and a flamboyant and ubiquitous presence in the world of the ring, died on sunday in mount kisco, n. Bert sugar s 100 greatest boxers of all time ring magazine s top 80 boxers of the past 80 years sports illustrated top 50 associated press fighters of the century 5 member panel, dec 1999 ibhof inductees. He fought in wwii as well and won a silver star for his service. Now read through it closley, and mark the fighters in red that you think are to. Like the boxers he wrote about and befriended, bert was.

Absolutely, positively and without question the greatest book of baseball facts, stats a. Indeed, as one can buy a used copy of this tome for just a few dollars from marketplace sellers, i wd also say that for those prices the great fights. Bert randolph sugars most popular book is the ultimate book of boxing lists. Easily the most enduring of all sports questions is who wasis the best. Boxing has such a long and incredible history and so many great names have blessed the sport that we must first start with the honorable mentions. In honor of paulie malignaggi, the 10 greatest italianamerican boxers of all time. Boxings most entertaining writer picks the greatest fighters of all time. Bert sugar does a very good job of selecting the top guys and his comments are. Sugar wrote more than 80 books, focusing on his favorite sports of boxing and baseball. Bert randolph sugar 19362012 author of the baseball maniacs almanac.

Nonetheless, this is a great volume and a worthy addition to any fans boxing book collection. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Mar 26, 2012 sugar was inducted into the international boxing hall of fame in 2005. Pancho villa makes it to ring magazines az greatest. I have been a boxing fan most of my life and when i saw this fantastic 358 page soft cover book boxings greatest fighters by bert randolph sugar on amazon for a bargain price i immediately purchased it. See all books authored by bert randolph sugar, including the pictorial history of wrestling. Perhaps in no sport is the question more asked and argued over than in boxing.

Bert randolph sugar was a boxing writer and sports historian recognizable by his trademark fedora and cigar. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. With joe calzaghe retired nearly a decade, how do you assess. Mar 25, 2012 in the 1980s, he dared to choose and rank the 100 greatest boxers of all time, and 20 years later he revised the list and the book explaining it. It s primarily a 31 page ebook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Dustjacket has chipping, rubbing, tears, foxing, stains throughout. Bert sugar s 100 greatest fighters listgive me your opinion. Read boxings greatest fighters by bert randolph sugar available from. Apr 24, 2008 the easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following the simple golf swing program. The 100 greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.

Bert sugar has been called the greatest boxing writer of the 20th century by the international veterans boxing association. Sugar was a great boxing reporter and historian of the sport and hes at his best when he focuses on fighters from the early to the middle of the 20th century. He also appeared in a handful of films, including the great white. Sugar also cowrote a book about harry houdini titled houdini, his life and art with james randi. Bert randolph sugar books list of books by author bert.

Buy boxings greatest fighters by sugar, bert randolph isbn. Bert sugar, an iconic boxing writer and sports historian who was known for his trademark fedora and everpresent cigar, died sunday of cardiac arrest while battling lung cancer at age 75. A prolific author as well, sugar wrote more than 80 books on boxing and other sports. Bert sugar does a very good job of selecting the top guys and his comments are entertaining. Books by bert randolph sugar author of the ultimate book of. The 100 greatest boxers of all time by sugar, bert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Among his boxing books are great fights, bert sugar on boxing, 100 years of boxing, sting like a bee with jose torres, the ageless warrior preface, with mike fitzgerald and boxings greatest fighters. Some claim mayweather is the goat for being unbeaten. Sugar has written over 80 books and from 197983 he served as editorinchief of. And in boxing perhaps none is more qualified to answer the question than bert randolph sugar. Even so, its the kind of book likely to be found where drink stronger than coffee is served. My top 5 greatest boxers of all time sugar ray leonard.

The title of this book is the 100 greatest athletes of all time and it was written by bert randolph sugar. Buy a cheap copy of 100 greatest boxers of all time book by bert randolph sugar. Sugar was called the greatest boxing writer of the 20th century by the international veterans boxing association. Bert sugars alltime greatest fighters sports illustrated. Bert randolph sugar boxing greatest fighters books. It was written in 1984, when mike tyson was just a wee lad scoring his first kos, so its a. This latest edition of boxings greatest fighters is an update from the 1984 edition.

Nicknamed the greatest boxer he was an american professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist he is one of the most renowned sports figures of the 20th century. He was a longtime fight analyst for hbo and also appeared in several boxingthemed movies, including. A pictorial history of boxings greatest bouts is a great value, too. I think its obvious that he prefers the earlier eras to the ones that followed.

Dec 03, 2015 everywhere i go, im often asked about whos on my list of top 5 greatest boxers of all time. He always said that sugar ray robinson was the greatest boxer of all time. The 100 greatest boxers of all time book, 1989 worldcat. Boxings greatest fighters book by bert randolph sugar. No one is more qualified to answer the timehonored question who was the greatest fighter. Bert sugars the 100 greatest boxers of all time is very much of a product of its era and, for the most part, holds up well. On friday, well go inside the boxing ring when legendary boxing writer bert sugar stops by. He was the only boxer to be named the ring magazine fighter of.

The greatest boxer from each state in america fox sports. Sep 06, 2010 no surprise there jon, pancho is one of the greatest boxers of all time top 50 in my book, greatest filipino right after manny who is a top 5 of all time in my book and there is no boxer in the history of the sport superior to villa when it comes to this letter. Now read through it closley, and mark the fighters in red that you think are to high, and blue for the fighters that are to low. Absolutely, positively and without question the greatest book of baseball facts, stats and astonishi. Mar 26, 2012 bert sugar, an iconic boxing writer and sports historian who was known for his trademark fedora and everpresent cigar, died sunday of cardiac arrest while battling lung cancer at age 75. Bert, your book the 100 greatest boxers of all time was given to me as a kid and i was hooked ever since.