Review of When We Were Kings (1996) by William M — 12 Nov 2007

It should have gone to the fight with Joe Frazier too.

This review of When We Were Kings (1996) was written by William M on 12 Nov 2007.

When We Were Kings has generally received very positive reviews.

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