Hangin’ Tough
Jawed Akrim
Hangin’ Tough is a collection of essays and short stories that celebrate boxing. Jawed Akrim, a lifelong scholar and fan of the noble sport, answers an individual question with each essay or story. The question-and-answer format engages readers and encompass a variety of topics, such as: • Was there ever someone more intimidating than Mike Tyson? • Were people scared to fight Muhammad Ali? • Has a boxer ever been so nervous that they didn’t leave the dressing room? • Who would win in a match between Sonny Liston and Rocky Balboa? • What was the most unrealistic thing that happened in the Rocky movies? Filled with colorful personalities such as boxers Muhammad Ali, Canelo Alvarez, Sonny Banks, Trevor Berbick, David Bey, Joe Louis, and many others, the book also highlights trainers and other sports figures with a connection to the ring. Prepare to be shocked, amazed, and even horrified as you take a walk on the wilder side of boxing history.
Author - Jawed Akrim.
Narrator - Mike Lenz.
Published Date - Monday, 15 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
Hangin’ Tough is a collection of essays and short stories that celebrate boxing. Jawed Akrim, a lifelong scholar and fan of the noble sport, answers an individual question with each essay or story. The question-and-answer format engages readers and encompass a variety of topics, such as: • Was there ever someone more intimidating than Mike Tyson? • Were people scared to fight Muhammad Ali? • Has a boxer ever been so nervous that they didn’t leave the dressing room? • Who would win in a match between Sonny Liston and Rocky Balboa? • What was the most unrealistic thing that happened in the Rocky movies? Filled with colorful personalities such as boxers Muhammad Ali, Canelo Alvarez, Sonny Banks, Trevor Berbick, David Bey, Joe Louis, and many others, the book also highlights trainers and other sports figures with a connection to the ring. Prepare to be shocked, amazed, and even horrified as you take a walk on the wilder side of boxing history. Author - Jawed Akrim. Narrator - Mike Lenz. Published Date - Monday, 15 January 2024.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:25
Chapter 2
Duration:00:02:58
Chapter 3
Duration:00:20:08
Chapter 4
Duration:00:46:40
Chapter 5
Duration:00:23:06
Chapter 6
Duration:01:05:20
Chapter 7
Duration:00:31:14
Chapter 8
Duration:01:11:40
Chapter 9
Duration:01:00:59
Chapter 10
Duration:01:07:27
Chapter 11
Duration:00:12:45
Chapter 12
Duration:00:23:57
Chapter 13
Duration:00:34:04
Chapter 14
Duration:00:31:52
Chapter 15
Duration:00:50:30
Chapter 16
Duration:00:09:05
Chapter 17
Duration:00:13:38
Chapter 18
Duration:01:08:08
Chapter 19
Duration:00:18:24
Chapter 20
Duration:01:08:06
Chapter 21
Duration:01:11:28
Chapter 22
Duration:00:30:37
Chapter 23
Duration:00:56:22
Chapter 24
Duration:00:22:36
Chapter 25
Duration:00:00:25