Fifteen previously unpublished boxing pieces written between 1952 and 1963.
Demonstrating A.J. Liebling's abiding passion for the sweet science of boxing,A Neutral Cornerbrings together fifteen previously unpublished pieces written between 1952 and 1963. Antic, clear-eyed, and wildly entertaining, these essays showcase aThe New Yorkerjournalist at the top of his form. Here one relives the high drama of the classic Patterson-Johansson championship bout of 1959, and Liebling's early prescient portrayal of Cassius Clay's style as a boxer and a poet is not to be missed.
Liebling always finds the human story that makes these essays appealing to aficionados of boxing and prose alike. Alive with a true fan's reverence for the sport, yet balanced by a true skeptic's disdain for sentiment,A Neutral Corneris an American treasure.
Fans who thought there was no more vintage Liebling to savor on a winter's eve can now rejoice. These fifteen previously uncollected prizefighting pieces . . . add to the wordsmith's impressive knockout record. Time
Nobody wrote about boxing with more grace and enthusiasm than Joe Liebling. Red Smith, The New York Times
A.J. Lieblingjoined the staff of
The New Yorkerin 1935 and wrote for the magazine until his death in 1963. His books include
Between Meals, A Neutral Corner, and
The Honest Rainmaker.Fred Warnerand
James Barbourare emeritus professors at the University of New Mexico.
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