Who Would Win a Fight between Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee? - The Sports Fan's Book of Answers

The world of sport generates perennial debates that can drive grown men to distraction and create rifts between the firmest of friends. Fear not. This book is here to save us.

Nicholas Hobbes tackles the questions of sport that thousands have debated in front of the TV and in the pub, but for which they have never found definitive answers. These include:

Why do female tennis players grunt?

Are English footballers really less intelligent than foreign players?

Why do cyclists shave their legs?

Who would win a fight between Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee?

Drawing on studies by statisticians and scientists, doctors and philosophers, Nicholas Hobbes has discovered the whys, whats and hows, so you don't have to.

About the author

Nicholas Hobbes is a writer living in London and the author of Essential Militaria and England: 1,000 Things You Need to Know, published by Atlantic Books in 2003 and 2006.

Summary

The world of sport generates perennial debates that can drive a grown man to distraction or create rifts between the firmest of friends. Fear not. Who would win a Fight between Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee? is here to save them.

Foreword

The world of sport generates perennial debates that can drive a grown man to distraction or create rifts between the firmest of friends. Fear not. Who would win a Fight between Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee? is here to save them.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Hobbes, Nicholas (Author) Hobbes
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2008
• EAN: 9781843547556
• ISBN: 978-1-84354-755-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 216 g
• Illustrations: Black & white photographs and diagrams
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; SPORTS & RECREATION / History, REFERENCE / Questions & Answers, REFERENCE / Trivia, Sports training & coaching, history of sport, Trivia and quiz questions