Author to discuss book on heavyweights

Paul Beston will read from and discuss his new book, The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring, at the Howland Library in Beacon at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Paul Beston (Photo provided)

The book examines the lives of seven legends and how sports reflect American society and history.

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