Ali vs inoki: the forgotten fight that inspired mixed martial arts and launched sports entertainment
21,99 $

Ali vs inoki: the forgotten fight that inspired mixed martial arts and launched sports entertainment

JOSH GROSS


Ali vs inoki: the forgotten fight that inspired mixed martial arts and launched sports entertainment

JOSH GROSS

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Résumé
On June 26, 1976, Muhammad Ali fought in a mixed-rules contest against iconic pro wrestling champion Antonio Inoki for the so-called “martial arts championship of the world.” Broadcast from Tokyo to a potential audience of 1.4 billion in 34 countries, the spectacle foreshadowed and, in many ways, led to the rise of mixed martial arts as a major sport. The unique contest was controversial and panned by wrestling and boxing supporters alike, but the real action was behind the scenes. Egos, competing interests, and a general sense of apprehension over what would happen in the ring led to hodgepodge rules thrown together at the last minute. Bizarre plans to “save” Ali if the fight got out of hand were even concocted. In Ali vs. Inoki, author Josh Gross gets inside Ali’s head leading up to the match by resurrecting pre-fight interviews. Gross also introduces us to Inoki, the most famous face in Japan who was instrumental in shaping modern mixed martial arts.
Détails
Titre
Ali vs inoki: the forgotten fight that inspired mixed martial arts and launched sports entertainment
Auteur
Éditeur
Prix
21,99 $
Collection
Format Poche
Non
Langue
Anglais/English
Nombre de pages
320
Date de publication
2016-06-21
Dimensions
21 x 14 cm
ISBN
9781942952190
Code Interne
2117643
Numéro de produit
11623448

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