Sweet Thunder

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  1. Beau Geste

    Beau Geste Active Member Full Member

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    Just finished this new book about Sugar Ray Robinson. Great read!!

    If you like boxing history, you will enjoy this biography by Will Haygood.
     
  2. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Thanks for the recommedation.

    I recently read Ray Robinsons book written with dave Anderson, it was a good read aswell.
     
  3. Beau Geste

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    Anderson's book is very good; however, Sweet Thunder has much more depth, in my view. It is superbly researched.

    The chapter on the six LaMotta fights is outstanding. The description of his fight with George Costner is breathtaking.

    Robinson's dedication to training is well documented. He did loads of roadwork!

    Also, lots of good information on Robinson's interest in jazz and fashion.
     
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    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There are mistakes in Haygood's book -and many out here would catch them as quickly as I did.
     
  5. Beau Geste

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    What are some of the more glaring mistakes?