The Harder They Fall
novel by Schulberg
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The Harder They Fall is a 1947 novel by Budd Schulberg that exposes corrupt practices within professional boxing. The novel was adapted into a film in 1956. It is inspired by the rise and fall of boxer Primo Carnera. The story delves into the darker aspects of the sport, highlighting the exploitation and manipulation that can occur within the boxing world.12
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