Just finished reading Cyclone: My story by Barry McGuigan.

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Julie.H, Aug 13, 2011.


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  1. Julie.H

    Julie.H Guest

    What a remarkable guy he is. Brilliant read if anyone gets the chance. I got shivers when I read the part about the boxer that died from head injury and such tragedy within his family. If there was only more guys like him in the boxing industry more guys might take up the sport.
     
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  2. gasman

    gasman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The one thing about Eastwood's book 'Hooked on the Jab' that I thought was incredibly bitter was that there was probably no more than half a page devoted to the tragic loss of Ali after he fought McGuigan and even then it was just a skimming over of what happened - very cold. That was a massive part of McGuigan's story and he was his manager.
    I have McGuigan's book but havent got around to reading it yet.
     
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  3. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    ive just brought Jesus Chavez's book. any1 read it
     
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  4. Del Boy

    Del Boy R.I.P Darren Sutherland Full Member

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    Great to here wss just about to buy the book. Definitly will now
     
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  5. p.Townend

    p.Townend Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Think I will buy it for my holidays,been thinking what book to take and this sounds a good one.
     
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  6. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Do you want a medal...?
     
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  7. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    I read one of Barrys books, truly pants.

    Was all about his life etc and how he came to be who he was (the stuff i like) yadayada but this just didnt do him justice.

    Forgot the title/writer.....but its got a shocking pic of a young Barry with a truly mental jumper on.


    Think i sent Mandz the pic.......whilst in shock.

    Anyways, i need a new book.


    Am thinking Mexican this time...
     
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  8. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    Johnny Tapia, no debate needed
     
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  9. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I am going to get Barry McGuigan and Johnny Nelson's books for my birthday...:good
     
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  10. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    Ayes, he had some life and from what i read on here, it came across brilliantly via the writer.
     
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  11. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    just finishing Angelo Dundee's book.

    started reading Dark Trade when I was holiday as well.
     
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  12. alba

    alba Guess who? Full Member

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    just finished primadonna kools book ,it was ok but reading crayon really hurts my eye
     
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  13. BigP1983

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    Yeah I've read it. Took me a while to get into to it but it was worth sticking with.
     
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  14. GrowlDotMe

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    You ****
     
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  15. HitmanHatton

    HitmanHatton Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I once got told a story about how Barry McGuigan once brought someone's heart back to life by punching em' in the chest?? Is that true??
     
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