Boxing has produced some of the world's most exciting and colorful athletes, from Jack Johnson and Jake LaMotta to Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. They're all in this comprehensive reference, along with details about the administrative bodies, rules, culture, and behind-the-scenes figures of the fight game-plus complete stats on boxers in all weight classes from the days of illegal challenge matches up to today.About the Author: Harry Mullan edited Boxing News, the sport's oldest publication, and was a fight commentator on radio and TV. His colleague Bob Mee completed the book after Harry's death in 1999.