Emanuel Steward
Very accurate and well-researched . . . a phenomenon . . . well-written. I couldn't put it down. I loaned it to a friend and he won't give it back! (Emanuel Steward, World Champion Boxing trainer)
Frank McCourt
Four Kings is a thriller and George Kimball a prince among sportswriters . . . an epic poem of a book, a book that lifts the heart. (Frank McCourt, author, Angela's Ashes )
Jeremy Schaap
George Kimball is one of America's best-loved sportswriters and Four Kings shows why. With skill, grace and humor, he brings to life a remarkable era and four uniquely gifted athletes. (Jeremy Schaap, ESPN reporter and author, Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History)
Bob Arum
George Kimball's excellent and accurate account of the grandeur-indeed the majesty-of the confrontations among Hagler, Hearns, Leonard and Duran is an exciting read. I highly recommend it. (Bob Arum, CEO, Top Rank, Inc.)
Don Steinberg
Bottom line: Check out the book. (Don Steinberg, ESPN.com)
Vincent Patrick
Four Kings is a terrific book. Kimball was there and never missed a moment of it. His account of the fighters, the fights and the colorful supporting players is rich with insights and details. (Vincent Patrick, author, The Pope of Greenwich Village and Family Business)
Thomas Hauser
Kimball writes with insight and humor. The bigger the fight, the better he tells it. (Thomas Hauser, author, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times)