Gate of the Kings

Author: Du Wenjie
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Publish Date: 1995-10-01
Features: On the eve of World War II, Roosevelt summoned Joe Louis to the White House and said sincerely, "Joe, we need someone like you with strong muscles to defeat the Germans." This might be a typical union of boxing and politics, and money, violence, and death are even more inextricably linked with boxing, like shadows that never leave. Thus, over this century, blood and diamonds have forged the champion's golden belt, while the champion has become a money-making tree manipulated by the puppet masters behind the scenes. In the foreground and background, boxers, intermediaries, match promoters, and cable TV stations have engaged in complex struggles for profit, a struggle of the strong devouring the weak,. Author Du Wenjie is a renowned boxing column journalist in China, who has accumulated rich and detailed boxing materials over the past decade. Due to his unique deep understanding of boxing and strong writing skills, the book's account of the history of boxing figures and related events over the century immerses readers in its narrative. The book is well-structured, vividly written, and uses stories to unfold history, making it an invaluable volume in the history of boxing.