The Arc of Boxing

Reviews / Votes

"lively...Silver explored the magic, studied the history"-Philadelphia Daily News; "if you care about boxing...it's future, it's past or both...then you have to read this book...thoroughly researched...articulately argued"-Newsday.com; "[r]ecommended as a valuable source to give historians a raft of interesting insights on [the] sport."-Journal of Sport History; "true aficionados, whether they ultimately agree with Silver or not, are sure to enjoy his book for its unmistakable knowledge and passion"-The Ring; "I loved everything about this book...should be required reading...very interesting...highly recommend it"-Cyber Boxing Zone; "is a must...meticulous research"-Boxing Digest; "compelling...entertaining treasure trove of boxing 'insider' knowledge"-newsblaze.com; "the most definitive analyses...I have ever read...belongs on every fan's bookshelf...an important work that reverberates with insight and wisdom...a must-read"-thesweetscience.com; "Lots of people know boxing, but not many understand it: its spirit, its cultural significance, its storied past and probable future. Mike Silver is one of the few...anything he writes is essential reading for the true fan of the sport."-David Margolick, author of Beyond Glory: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, and a World on the Brink; "Mike Silver is the go-to guy when boxing historians need information. His eye-opening book argues strongly that boxing ain't what it used to be. Argue back if you want, but not before considering his opinions and the facts. A must-read for all fight fans, especially the young ones who think the sport started with Mike Tyson."-Steve Farhood, boxing analyst for Showtime and former editor-in-chief of The Ring magazine.