Just in time for the fiftieth anniversary of The Fight of the Century (Ali-Frazier I), Sparrin' with Smokin' Joe provides a penetrating, at times brutally candid, look at legendary champion Joe Frazier. While the more flamboyant, media-accessible Ali continues to receive the lion's share of the ink on their epic rivalry, Glenn Lewis rectifies that imbalance by focusing on the man whose ferocious fighting spirit enabled Ali to be viewed as truly great. Based on several months Lewis spent in the gym, on the road, and in verbal tussles with the Frazier as part of his inner circle in 1980, the book includes compelling, never-before-heard anecdotes that give new insight into Frazier and make readers reevaluate their impressions of Ali. Lewis argues that Joe actually won their second fight and even questions whether the wrong man got the mantle as "The Greatest."

About the Author
Glenn Lewis is Director of Journalism at York College, CUNY and Professor of Print Journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Lewis is also a veteran journalist and author who has written about sports, health, media, business and societal trends. His sports and celebrity profiles have appeared in numerous publications including Sport, Car & Driver, Publishers Weekly, Family Weekly, US and The Philadelphia Inquirer, among others. He spent several months in the gym, on the road and at boxing matches with Joe Frazier during a crossroads in the legendary heavyweight champion's life and career. Lewis is an on-air media and journalism expert for Fox 5 TV-News. He lives in New York City.

Awards
Winner of Top 10 Sports and Recreation: 2021, Editor Pick 2021.



Book Information
ISBN 9781538136799
Author Glenn Lewis
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 544g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 162mm * 22mm