Author of new Mike Tyson biography examines boxer's complicated life: 'At what cost?'

"You have to full-on love the subject, even if they hate you, to do this properly... You have to insinuate yourself into all these little spaces in the person’s narrative." #MarkKriegel on #writing a #biography...
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Michael Katz, 85, Dies; Wrote About Boxing With Passion and Humor Writing for The New York Times and The Daily News, he was known for his combative style and relished tweaking the powerful people in the sport.

R.I.P., Michael #Katz [°Dec. 2, 1939 – Jan. 27, 2025]🌹😌

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