Who Was the Greatest? Muhammad Ali

Who Was the Greatest? Muhammad Ali is a graphic novel that plunges readers into the legendary Thrilla in Manila — the brutal 1975 third world championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier — tracing the story of how Ali, a Louisville boy who refused to accept a segregated world, rose from Olympic gold to become the heavyweight champion of the world, a civil rights activist, and one of the most charismatic and defiant figures in American history. Gabe Soria's sharp narrative and the vivid full-color art by Chris Brunner and Rico Renzi bring the drama of the ring and the larger stakes of Ali's life to electrifying life. This is a great choice for students because it makes history feel immediate and urgent through the graphic novel format, earning recognition as a 2023 YALSA Quick Pick.

Publishing Details

Author : Gabe Soria

Illustrator : Chris Brunner, Rico Renzi

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Graphic Novel

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 64

Size: 9.1 x 5.9 inches

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography

Theme: Sports, Black History, Social Issues, About POC