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Richard Hoffer

Richard Hoffer is an acclaimed American sports journalist and author, best known for his extensive work on boxing and his long tenure as a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. He has written several notable books, including 'A Savage Business,' 'Jackpot Nation,' and 'Bouts of Mania,' which explore themes of sports, gambling, and cultural narratives.

Sports Journalism Nonfiction Biography
Something in the Air: American Passion and Defiance in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics
Something in the Air: American Passion and Defiance in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics
2009
 Bouts of Mania: Ali, Frazier, and Foreman--and an America on the Ropes
Bouts of Mania: Ali, Frazier, and Foreman--and an America on the Ropes
2014
 The Arc of Boxing: The Rise and Decline of the Sweet Science
The Arc of Boxing: The Rise and Decline of the Sweet Science
2008
 Jackpot Nation: Rambling and Gambling Across Our Landscape of Luck
Jackpot Nation: Rambling and Gambling Across Our Landscape of Luck
2007