The Fight (book) The Fight (book) The Fight is a 1975 non-fiction book by Norman Mailer about the boxing title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman at Kinshasa in Zaire in 1974, known as the "Rumble in the Jungle". The author is both the narrator and, in an example of illeism, a central figure in the story. To begin with, "Norman" goes to Ali's training camp at Deer Lake, Pennsylvania and observes his preparations. Clearly, Ali is his hero. He meets his entourage, among them Bundini, and the sparring partners such as Larry Holmes, Eddie Jones, and Roy Williams. The next scene
Stranded in the Jungle in the Buttermilk" single. Shorty Long followed in 1968, and Jett Powers followed in 1970. "Stranded in the Jungle" was covered by the New York Dolls on their 1974 album "Too Much Too Soon", and released as its lead single. It was also included on their 1994 compilation album, "Rock'n Roll". A biography on the life of their drummer Jerry Nolan is titled "Stranded in the Jungle." Dolls lead singer David Johansen included a live version of it on his 1982 album, "Live It Up". Other bands to make versions of "Stranded in the Jungle" include Crazy Joe and the