Muhammad Ali

"A forensic examination of the greatest sportsman of his era, through the eyes of the people who knew him best, and an essential addition to the library." ~The Independent

"A thoroughly absorbing read with intriguing insights into 'The Greatest' by those who know him best." ~Daily Star

"An impressive collection of first-hand testimony from friends, rivals, contemporaries, scribes and his closest family illuminate Ali for a new generation while rekindling the memories for those that have always known he was The Greatest." ~New York Daily News

"An obsorbing, insightful look at the most significant sporting figure of modern times. Conversations gives a fresh perspective on a genial man, his boxing legacy and the 'Greatest's' role in landmark changes of 20th century history." ~Daily Mail

"Lets Ali admirers, friends and former foes speak for themselves, as well as providing fascinating insights...essential reading." ~Men's Fitness

Ali was the quintessential sports icon and media star who in his 20-year boxing career played into his image as a larger than life athlete who basked in the spotlight,but was actually an intensely private man. Particularly poignant in the book are the interviews with four of Ali’s adult children... Rafiq digs into Ali’s technical prowess up close with interviews with his opponents... giving the inside view unscripted recollections of Ali’s boxing style: the knockouts, the rope-a-dope strategies, and Ali’s mental tactics in the ring...Rafiq’s interview sessions with sports journalists are also revelatory' ~New York Journal of Books