Muhammad Ali: A View from the Corner

by Ferdie Pacheco

A candid memoir of life with Muhammad Ali by a man who had been his personal physician describes Ali's entire career, his membership in the Black Muslims, his controversial suspension and reemergence, and his fall from the top.

217 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1992

Reviews

[James Koenig · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the Fight Doctor for 17 years with Ali, Ferdie Pacheco knew Muhammad Ali, and had a literal ringside seat of the Ali Circus. It’s an illuminating story as well as tragic. As a boxing fan, I enjoyed this book. I did not learn much new, but it was an enjoyable read all the same. Ferdie can write and keep it interesting.

[F. John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Pacheco was in Ali's corner. He gives us a first-hand account of the Ali Circus as he calls it. He points out that Ali fought well beyond the point he should have. But he makes clear that Ali was a willing participant.

I didn't know about Ali and all the women. And the story about how he stopped to pick-up a kid hitch-hiking and took him in for the night, then took him to the airport paying for the ticket tells you a lot about the man...