An enthusiast's engaging rundown on prizefighting's trainers - the
men who prep a boxer for his bouts, analyze the weaknesses (or
strengths) of opponents, provide instant advice between rounds, and
otherwise tend to the emotional as well as physical needs of their
embattled charges. A TV producer and writer, Fried puts nine
trainers and Lou Stillman (proprietor of a storied mid-Manhattan
gym) on his card. Topping the lineup are Ray Arcel (still going
strong at 91), whose generation-spanning roster of ring notables
ranges from Barney Ross through Roberto Duran, and Angelo Dundee
(Carmen Basilio, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, etc.). Also
featured are Jack Blackburn (the first trainer Joe Louis had as a
pro) and his successor in the Brown Bomber's corner, Mannie Seamon
(who worked with Benny Leonard in the 1920's). Covered as well are
hard-drinking Whitey Bimstein (who seconded Gene Tunney, Rocky
Graziano, Ingemar Johansson, and a host of other champions);
Charley Goldman (best known for his molding of Rocky Marciano); and
Eddie Futch (Joe Frazier, Ken Norton), plus Al Silvani (whose claim
to fame rests on tutoring film stars like Paul Newman as well as
title holders) and Freddie Brown (a cut man by trade). In
recounting the careers of these standout seconds, Fried provides an
abundance of grand yarns about the fight game and first-person
accounts of many a great match. No A.J. Liebling, the author has a
prose style that can most charitably be described as serviceable.
He's done his roadwork, however, and delivers an action-packed
tenrounder that ranks as a top contender for fans of the sweet
science. (Kirkus Reviews)
The ultimate book on boxing trainers, the men who shaped the
champions. Including profiles of Angelo Dundee, Ray Arcel, Whitey
Bimstein, Al Silvani and many others, and a special chapter on the
golden days of New York's notorious Stillman's Gym. A New York
Times Notable Book of the Year (1991). Indexed, illustrated with
black and white photos throughout. "Fried delivers an action-packed
ten-rounder that ranks as a top contender for fans of the sweet
science." -- Kirkus Reviews
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