Dec

The Sinatras and boxing

Today is Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday. Sinatra’s father was a professional fighter. His son shared his love of boxing. (Pictured: the music giant is flanked by two great heavyweights, Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis.)

02

Dec

‘I’m the Golden Boy but I’m also Oscar’

by Thomas Hauser

Oscar De La Hoya remains both the star who won multiple boxing championships and the man who has endured setbacks only to emerge content in the end.

27

Nov

Miguel Cotto: The professional

by Michael Rosenthal

Thomas Hauser was in Miguel Cotto’s dressing room the night he fought Canelo Alvarez and viewed the event through the prism of Team Cotto. Here is his report.

23

Nov

Thomas Hauser and a little Dickens

by Michael Woods

Our own Michael Woods recently sat down with noted boxing scribe Thomas Hauser to talk about his latest book, a Charles Dickens novel.

20

Nov

From the Bookshelf: ‘Journeymen’

by Thomas Hauser

Mark Turley’s book delves into the world of British boxers who make a living by losing fights.

From the Bookshelf: ‘Slats’ recounts life of Jimmy Slattery

19

Nov

From the Bookshelf: ‘Slats’ recounts life of Jimmy Slattery

by Thomas Hauser

Rich Blake’s book is about a fighter and an era when local fighters were heroes, the good-looking ones were matinee idols, and boxing mattered.

16

Nov

Ronda Rousey-Holly Holm: What It Means

by Thomas Hauser

Ronda Rousey fell victim not only to Holly Holm on Saturday night but also the hype that seemed to label her invincible.

09

Nov

Literary Notes: ‘Jack Sharkey’

by Thomas Hauser

Thomas Hauser reviews James Curl’s book “Jack Sharkey: A Heavyweight Champion’s Untold Story,” about the underappreciated fighter who finished his career just as Joe Louis was emerging.