Boxing and the Mob

In Boxing and the Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science, author Jeffrey Sussman explores the dark, corrupt underbelly of boxing throughout the 20th century, shedding light on how the sport's structure made it susceptible to rigging. He profiles notorious figures such as Owney Madden and Frankie Carbo, detailing infamous fixed matches and the influence of organized crime on legendary boxers like Sugar Ray Robinson and Sonny Liston. This comprehensive account uncovers a century of manipulation, bribery, and the impact of mobsters on the lives of fighters and the integrity of the sport.