"A Man's World" by Donald McRae is a non-fiction book that explores the world of professional boxing in the 1990s. The book focuses on four boxers from different backgrounds and countries: Mike Tyson, a controversial and often troubled heavyweight champion from the United States; Nigel Benn, a tough and charismatic British middleweight; Gerald McClellan, a powerful and dangerous American middleweight; and Naseem Hamed, a flashy and flamboyant British featherweight. Through their stories, the book examines the brutal and often corrupt world of professional boxing, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs of the individual boxers. The book also delves into larger social and cultural issues, including race, class, and masculinity. McRae, a prize-winning sports journalist, is praised for his insightful and empathetic portrayal of the boxers and their world, as well as his detailed and engaging writing style. The book is considered a classic of sports journalism and has been widely acclaimed for its exploration of the human drama behind the spectacle of professional boxing.
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