Boxing journalism from the age of the ringside flash-bulb, Liebling's articles not only evoke the sight and sounds of the gyms and rings, but also of the characters inhabiting them. But he does this with a very literary style, referencing and comparing contemporary bouts with contests that had taken place centuries beforehand, quoting previous chroniclers of the 'noble art' with a reverence and respect that elevates his own work above that of mere fight commentator.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 76 Spring 2015 ) |
