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Boxing as Show Business and the Dialectic of Spectacle
The columnist argues boxing has become television driven show business, vilifying promoters like Don King and stars such as Ali and Duran. He questions the sport’s credibility, the high ticket prices, and the stadium spectacles, noting fans endure brutal fights while society absorbs the violence and hype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cosell
Joe Louis
Sugar Ray
Rocky Marciano
Muhamad Ali
Equity
Duran
Leonard
Olympic Stadium
Superdome
New Orleans
Roberto Duran
Don King
St. Frances of Assisi
Father Flanagan
Ali