The War

Hagler-Hearns and Three Rounds for the Ages

De: Don Stradley

Narrado por: Chris Andrew Ciulla

The battle between Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns is remembered as one of the greatest fights of all time. But in the months before the two finally collided on April 15, 1985, there was a feeling in the air that boxing was in trouble.

With Hagler-Hearns looking like boxing's last hurrah, promoter Bob Arum embarked on one the most audacious publicity campaigns in history, hyping the bout until the entire country was captivated. Could Arum possibly get a memorable fight out of these two moody, unpredictable warriors?

The Hagler-Hearns fight is now part of history, but The War explores the factors behind the event, and how it helped establish what many feel was boxing's greatest era. No book, not even George Kimball's classic, Four Kings, has focused solely on this legendary fight involving two of those "Four Kings" that boxing fans have revered for their skills and willingness to take on challenges that many fighters do not take in today's boxing landscape.

With additional commentary from many who were there, Stradley shows the unlikely path taken by two fighters searching for greatness. When the fight was over, however, each learned that fame inflicted its own kind of damage.

©2021 Don Stradley (P)2022 Tantor

Good look at the forces that drove these two fighters

These driving forces were significant for both, and when they collided it was nuclear. Nice look at the business of boxing as it grew and evolved into our current PPV model. Just great tidbits everywhere in this one - well-researched with important input from many respected members of the boxing press and industry, in general - backed up by extremely competent and appropriate narration. My one gripe : the author tends to join that old crowd that asks too many questions about where Tommy Hearns ultimately stands as a professional. I honestly find it to be embarrassing, Tommy has earned better treatment. You wrote a great book, in part, ABOUT the man!

Greatest Fight Ever!

I learned so much about the build up to, and the aftermath of, this great fight. Worth the credit!

Great Book Takes you back to 1985

Great book about not only one of the greatest boxing matches of all time but two of the greatest boxers.

Well Done!

A thorough and detailed account of one of the biggest and most exciting fights of the 1980’s. Offers great insight into Hagler and Hearns as both fighters and human beings.

great war!

a must read for boxing fans. the book is easy to read and the story stays on point. just a few background facts about the 2 boxers, and strright to the main story.

Disgraceful depiction of the Great MMH

I have searched for MMH biography,this is all I could find & this smarmy & biased account was terrible. Marvin deserves the utmost respect and a factual account of a fantastic career. not this junk....