Thomas Hoepker

Big Champ

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Thomas Hoepker, a member of Magnum Photos, had the opportunity to spend time with Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali and take photographs in 1960 when he won the a gold medal at the Rome Olympics, in 1966 when Ali was world heavyweight champion already, in 1970 when he restarted his career and prepared himself for the “Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier, and years later when he was already weakened by Parkinson's disease. Many of these pictures have become photographic icons. But many photographs in this book are lesser known or have been unseen until now. They show Ali in private moments and public appearances outside of the ring.

Big Champ is not a biography, but a book that highlights excerpts from a most unusual life. Together with Ali's loudmouthed, but always profound and original sayings, Big Champ provides a shimmering portrait of a fascinating and contradictory personality. Along the way we also experience something about the pervasive racism of his time in the U.S., Ali's connection to the Black Muslims, and his role in overcoming the racial desegregation.

Specification

Publisher: Peperoni Books
Publication Year: 2015
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Size: 9.5 x 12.7 inches (241 x 323 mm)

Please note this book slightly worn or due to light wear and tear. Each book has been carefully inspected and the damage has been determined not to significantly alter or impact the content of the book itself. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide photos of any damages.

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