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Editorial Review:
Boxing's greatest trainer reveals all
"The book is written in a highly conversational tone, and by the end the reader will know precisely what it is like to listen to the Bill Walsh of boxing hold court on the exotic art of the cornerman."
--New York Times Book Review
"[H]ere's one for the fans: an as-close-up-as-you-can-get view of boxing's biggest, baddest personalities and poundings."
-Men's Journal
"The teaming of esteemed boxing trainer Angelo Dundee and Bert Randolph Sugar, perhaps the best boxing writer around, produces a lively and insightful look at professional boxing in the second half of the 20th century… His fascinating portraits of Ali, Leonard and Foreman make this a terrific read."
--Library Journal
"This book's appeal lies in Dundee's colorful and punchy personality, as he enlivens the prose with entertaining, Yogi Berra-like jokes, tautologies and euphemisms. It's no surprise that Dundee helped Ali develop his famous rhymes."
--Publishers Weekly
Angelo Dundee was named Manager of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association in 1968 and 1979. In 1994 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He continues to train boxers and has acted as ringside commentator for many televised fights.
Bert Randolph Sugar is the most recognized and well-known boxing writer in history. The former editor of Ring Magazine and Boxing Illustrated and publisher of Fight Game magazine, he has written dozens of books on boxing and is a regular ESPN sports analyst.
My View from the Corner: A Life in Boxing Reviews:
My View from the Corner 
2009-01-06 - An excellent bio from Angelo Dundee...a slice of the times,insight and history of prominent past boxers (Ali, Basilio, Frazier, Liston,et al),that can never be found anywhere else. Just outstanding! J.Boylan
just a really great boxing book
2008-12-19 - This is just a rally great boxing book. Angelo was smart to have Bert Sugar help him write this as Sugar's narrative flows very nicely when the fight descriptions take place. Photos are fresh. ones that havent been seen before.
Poor Ghost Writing 
2008-06-09 - An execrable job of juvenile and intrusive overwriting by "as told to" writer Bert Sugar. On the other hand, Dundee's likeability comes through as does some very good stories. The best of those, of course, concern Ali, Frazier, and Foreman, the three great boxers of the latter third of the 20th century.
Dundee seems to have parted on bad terms with Sugar Ray Leonard, and Leonard does not emerge as particularly likeable. Ali and Foreman do.
The most interesting insight is Ali's love of training and hard work. His last few years as a boxer tend to ruin his image in this regard. But it is Ali's extraordinary hard work and mental toughness that made him the greatest. Also interesting is Foreman's regret over not getting up from the knockdown in the Ali fight and the motivation that gave for his comeback.
Despite Bert Sugar's best efforts to the contrary, the book is worthwhile for boxing fans and those old enough to remember the true fight of the century on March 8, 1971.
Great for baby boomers
2008-04-17 - From Ali to Sugar Ray, this is the inside scoop from Angelo Dundee.
Great memories from the 60's, 70's & 80's. Don't miss this one!
The man, the book, the writing . . . "THE GREATEST"
2008-04-11 - Anyone who even considers buying or reading this will agree that Dundee is one of the most interesting of all boxing figures and his lead fighters (Ali, to name just one), are enough to make this a compelling read. Bert Sugar, who wrote much of the book with Dundee's cooperation, proved to be the book's strength. In the same vein as boxing's greatests writers, Plimpton and Mailer, this book is in the same league. It's a literary masterpiece, which surprised me. If you like reading and love boxing, this will be one of the best books you've ever read.
