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2) Muhammad Ali
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A brief, graphic novel-style profile of Muhammad Ali highlighting the moments that defined his life, both as a boxer and as an activist--like the time he won the world heavyweight championship title in a huge upset, how he became an Olympic Gold Medalist, and his political activism. Includes a glossary and further resources.
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In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan's unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former World Champs and those closest to his hero, Muhammad Ali, about race, struggle, victory, defeat and picking yourself up off the canvas. Features Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, the Spinks brothers, Bob Arum and more.
4) Karate prom
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Don "TheDragonWilson" Jones is the finest fighter Benjamin Harrison High School has ever produced. But when he enters the ring against Lincoln High's Sam Steadman, it's love at first knockout. Unfortunately, Sam has a jerky ex-boyfriend--and Don has a seriously terrifying ex-girlfriend. Like, "global crime cartel" terrifying. From prom to the after-party to graduation, Don and Sam--and an increasingly eclectic cast of supporting oddballs--will have...
6) The boxer: 6
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A BATTLE OF SKILL QUICKLY TURNS INTO A BATTLE OF HEART! The fight for the junior welterweight belt continues as Yu and Yuto duke it out, with Yuto’s tenacity making it difficult for even Yu to keep him down. But Yuto’s refusal to give up may prove dangerous when paired with Yu’s inability to know when to stop…! Meanwhile, Yu’s explosive rise has piqued the interest of the infamous Santorino brothers, a duo notorious for the extreme measures...
7) The boxer: 7
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“GET YOUR REVENGE IN THE RING.” Coach K’s words echo in Yu’s ears, the image of Carmen’s unconscious body still fresh in his mind. Dirty tricks had always been a possibility―the Santorinos were known to use underhanded tactics like bribing referees and doping to gain an edge in their matches. But attacking Carmen took things too far…and Yu is going to make Fabrizio pay. When the day of the middleweight championship arrives, the audience...
8) The boxer: 8
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Yu’s bloody beatdown against Fabrizio is interrupted at the end by the appearance of an unexpected guest, the boxer J. This legend is not only making his grand return into the world of boxing, but also to Yu, asking him to remember when they first met. K seethes at the sight of his grand finale ruined, but his line of sight isn’t against J―yet. He wants Yu to challenge his last pupil, and possibly the greatest boxer in the world―Aaron Tide....
9) Muhammad Ali
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"Learn how iconic sports figure Muhammad Ali became a boxing champion, a gold-medal Olympian, and a civil rights activist"--Page 4 of cover.