Every time a fighter steps into the ring, he's borrowing against his future well-being. — Thomas Hauser Borrowing Copy Share Image
David Tua was an elite and world class heavyweight, I believe David Tua would have knocked Joseph Parker out in a handful… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
When Roy Jones was young, he glowed. There was an aura about him, and words came out of his mouth like bursts… — Thomas Hauser Aura Copy Share Image
Trinidad is a great fighter; he's exciting, and he goes in tough. His roster of opponents includes Pernell Whitaker, Oscar De La… — Thomas Hauser Fight 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… — 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… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
Professional fights between men and women send the message that violence between men and women is appropriate. In most homes, that's not… — Thomas Hauser Fight Copy Share Image
Crossroads fights are an important part of boxing. The winner goes on to bigger and better things, while the loser squanders a… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
There are hundreds of young fighters whose handlers believe them to be a future world champion or the next great heavyweight or… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
Most major sports benefit from the fact that betting by the general public fuels fan interest and boosts television ratings. The Super… — Thomas Hauser Betting Copy Share Image
As a general rule, the only way people pay $7,500 a table for club fights is when a significant portion of the… — Thomas Hauser Charity Copy Share Image
My personal relationship with Ali began in 1988, when we met in New York to explore the possibility of my writing the… — Thomas Hauser Book Copy Share Image
The heavyweight championship of the world was the most coveted title in sports. Everyone knew who the heavyweight champion was. And not… — Thomas Hauser Champion Copy Share Image
Presidential election campaigns offer a unique opportunity to educate the public and engage in an intelligent dialogue on issues of national importance. — Thomas Hauser Campaigns Copy Share Image
Interest in a sport peaks during its championship season. That's when even casual observers turn on their television sets, and lifelong fans… — 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… — Thomas Hauser Fight Copy Share Image
I'm old enough to have lived through a time when Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, Viola Liuzzo, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner,… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image
I've learned over the years that big-name writers might be treated fairly by the media conglomerates that dominate publishing today. But the… — Thomas Hauser Copy Share Image