Four Kings

by George Kimball
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  • ID: 8251
  • Added: 2025-12-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-31
  • ISBN: 9781590131787
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2008-10-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Four Kings captures the essence of boxing's most thrilling period, when legendary fighters like Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns dominated the ring. Author George Kimball provides an insider's perspective, offering a treasure trove of stories from training camps to locker rooms, filled with drama, sacrifice, and the raw emotion of the sport. This collection is a testament to Kimball's expertise and the enduring legacy of these boxing icons. /n/n The book is not just about the fights but the human stories behind them. Kimball's vivid storytelling brings to life the fear, pain, and triumphs of these athletes, making it a must-read for any sports enthusiast. His firsthand accounts and deep understanding of the sport provide a unique and captivating look into the world of boxing.

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Reddit - r/Boxing · 2025-12-21
excellent 4.50

This book is considered the best boxing book ever read by the reviewer. They praise Kimball's ability to seamlessly switch between different perspectives and narratives.

The reviewer absolutely loves this book, calling it the best boxing book they've ever read. They compare it to another highly regarded book, 'Dark Trade,' and praise Kimball's unique ability to switch in and out of different narratives. The reviewer appreciates the depth and detail that Kimball brings to the stories of the four boxing legends. They find the book to be a captivating and engaging read that stands out in the genre.

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    Best boxing book I've ever read.

    I thought Dark Trade was a great book too, and I know that's most boxing fans go to, but Kimbals ability to switch in and out ...

    I really enjoyed this book. I've read many boxing auto/biographies and been lost ...

The One-Two · 2020-07-14
good 3.50

The book is described as a timeline of the Four Kings, with enough personality added to keep the reader engaged. The reviewer finds it to be an overall enjoyable read.

The reviewer describes 'Four Kings' as a timeline of the four boxing legends, which they find to be an effective way to tell the story. They appreciate that Kimball adds just enough personality to the narrative to keep the reader engaged. The reviewer finds the book to be an overall enjoyable read, with a good balance of historical context and personal anecdotes. They particularly enjoy the way Kimball brings the era to life and makes the reader feel like they were there.

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    Overall, Kimball's book reads like a timeline of the Four Kings, and that's okay.

    He adds in just enough personality that the reader is never ...

    I really enjoyed this book. I've read many boxing auto/biographies and been lost ...

Enterprise News · 2008-09-30
great 4.00

The book is praised for its storytelling and its focus on the heyday of boxing. The reviewer finds it to be a captivating and engaging read.

The reviewer praises 'Four Kings' for its storytelling and its focus on the heyday of boxing. They find the book to be a captivating and engaging read, with a good balance of historical context and personal anecdotes. The reviewer appreciates the way Kimball brings the era to life and makes the reader feel like they were there. They particularly enjoy the way the book tells the story of the four boxing legends and their rivalries.

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    "Four Kings" tells the story of the 1980s heyday of boxing and Brockton's Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns and ...

    An epic poem of a book.

    A distinguished and entertaining addition to our library of ...

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