Yankee Stadium played host to the most important prizefight ever when Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in 1938. — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
In the 1940s, boxing was a mainstream sport and deeply ingrained the fabric of Harlem. Joe Louis ruled the world, but the local icon was Sugar Ray Robinson. — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
To make it big, a fighter needs power. Otherwise, sooner or later, he'll fall victim to opponents who force the issue and take two… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
Unlike most sports playing fields, a boxing ring is a temporary structure. — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
There's a difference between world-class fighters and club fighters. It's similar to the distinction between a Grammy Award nominee and a guy who sings… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
I'm sure there is an infinite number of men who Ann Wolfe can knock out. I'm one of them. — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
Women's boxing has received a major boost from the success of 'Million Dollar Baby.' — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
I researched and wrote 'Muhammad Ali: His Life And Times' for two years. — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
Publishing is a business. It's about squeezing every last dollar out of every available source, and the most vulnerable source is the author. No… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
The ultimate goal of any athlete in any sport is to become a true world champion. — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
The bloodsuckers around Tyson are always looking for one more payday, and some people will always be willing to pay to see Iron Mike… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
For thousands of years, the most physically imposing buildings on earth were temples, churches, and mosques. But in the 20th century, new houses of… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
Being a good police officer is one of the most difficult, dangerous, idealistic jobs in the world. — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
