The Fight of the Century

In "The Fight," sportswriter Michael Arkush delves into the historic clash between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971, an event that went beyond sport, touching social and political themes while captivating over 300 million viewers worldwide. Drawing from interviews with key figures like Ali's trainer Angelo Dundee and his doctor Ferdie Pacheco, Arkush reveals how this monumental showdown transformed sports marketing into a spectacle, filled with hype and pageantry. The narrative offers insightful profiles of both athletes and highlights the behind-the-scenes efforts that made this iconic fight possible.