FOUR KINGS: Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran and the Last Great Era of Boxing” was published, to widespread acclaim, by Mainstrean Press in the United Kingdom and by McBooks Press in the United States, and immediately became the best-selling boxing book in both countries. Sugar Ray Leonard had Angelo Dundee for a trainer – the same man who trained Muhammad Ali, and you could see it in his boxing. Among the Four Kings, he was probably the most charismatic. He also had blinding hand speed as well as impeccable footwork. Despite comparing them, all 4 fighters’ conditioning should be appreciated as they were the top athletes of their time. Two-thirds of their combined fights with one another went the distance proving they can still perform at a top-level and put on a show in deep waters. Great insight on each of these 9 super fights. Stories from each of the fighters, trainers and promoters from the 70s and 80s. Outstanding' - ***** Reader review *****************************************************************************

Being too young to enjoy the four kings in their pomp, this book offered me the insight into their greatness that I missed out on myself. He gave me a better fight than all the boxers did in the last 10 years’: Fury reflects on win over NgannouChris Eubank said: “The Boxing Royalty. In the world of boxing, I’ve been called a champion, but for me, it goes beyond that—I am a king. Christopher Livingston Eubank, a name that echoes through the annals of the sport, isn’t just about winning in the ring; it’s about being a true King, both inside and outside of the squared circle. That Panamanian devil Duran got the narrow points decision. Leonard lost his world welterweight title and his unbeaten record. You can stream ‘The Kings’ on Spectrum and DirecTV. The sports docuseries is also available on Showtime. Popular video-on-demand platforms such as FandangoNow, Vudu, Google Play, Microsoft Store, and iTunes are expected to add the series to their platforms in the near future. How to Stream The Kings for Free?

The points are out of 10, if maximum points were awarded to one of the ‘fab four’ members, it would not mean they were merely the best in their group with that respective attribute, but the best in the world. Fight Hagler vs Duran: "The rows of scar tissue Hagler wore like combat ribbons around his eyebrows could provide an inviting target, even for a boxer more observant of the Marquis of Queensberry rules than Roberto Duran."

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Last night on BBC Radio 5, a fine 90-minute show was aired, during which host Mark Chapman and his three experts guests – Steve Bunce, Mike Costello and Damian Hughes (co-author of “The Hitman – The Thomas Hearns Story”) – paid tribute to these four fighting legends and their fascinating fights. Apart from Hagler, who retired at 33, sadly the others carried on far past their best and got themselves beaten up by inferior opponents.