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What sport's underbelly did Algren explore in his work?

  • Football

  • Boxing

  • Horse Racing

  • Wrestling

Answer

Boxing, with its seedy underbelly, served as a central focus in Nelson Algren's exploration of the human condition. Algren delved into the lives of fighters and those associated with the sport, capturing the struggles, corruption, and violence that permeated this world. His work exposed the dark side of boxing, shedding light on the exploitation and moral complexities that often lay beneath the surface of the sport's glamour and athleticism.
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