For boxing enthusiasts and social historians interested in the effects of sport on urban life in the twentieth century, this biography of legendary trainer Ray Arcel explores the life and work of this epic figure in the world of boxing. The work discusses Arcel's early life and influences, his training of eighteen champions from the 1920s through the 1980s, and his interaction with media, politics, and organized crime that surrounded the boxing scene. Dewey is the author of several books on the history of sports and popular culture icons. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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