Marciano was an idol in a simpler era, when professional athletes were heroes and sportswriters were complicit in building legends rather than exposing them. To the public, all that really mattered was that Rocky had 49 wins in 49 fights… — 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
