Ghosts of Manila (Paperback, New Ed)

"A fascinating book…at times almost unbearably vivid."
THE SUNDAY TIMES

When Muhammad Ali met Joe Frazier in Manila for the third, bloody act of their heroic trilogy of fights, the rivalry had spun out of control. More than a clash of personalities or fighting styles, the matchup had become a kind of madness, inflamed by the media and the politics of race. When the 'thrilla in Manila' was over, one man was left with a ruin of a life; the other was battered to his soul.

Mark Kram's riveting book reappraises the boxers – who they are and who they were. His revisionist study explodes the myths surrounding both fighters, particularly Ali, and paints a much darker version of the legend than anyone has ever dared. 'Ghosts of Manila' is a fascinating story of two heroes, many myths and the reality behind it all.

"Packs a polemic punch, suggesting that although Ali was indisputably a great sportsman, his latter-day beatification is a sham."
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

"An exceptionally brave book."
IRISH INDEPENDENT

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