Atlas - "from the streets to the ring"

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  1. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    I just bought this book, not read it yet.

    Who has read it and what did you think ?

    Cheers

    Hairy :bbb
     
  2. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I've read it. The chapter called "Big George" is the stand-out chapter. Excellent insight there and Teddy rightfully acknowledges the subtle psychological and later pugilistic maneuverings of George. Also, his discussion of "the difference between the truth and a lie" is worthy to post on your wall.
     
  3. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    I reads about a quarter of it...Bout to get back to reading it now..Haha

    Most interesting things up to the point I read were how he felt about Tyson, the bull**** he went through with Moorer(and how he was kinda cookoo), and his street fight stories.
     
  4. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    I read it. Pretty good. However, it is like many sports bios in that he can never say anything bad about himself.

    I guess he bailed out Shannon Briggs in a streetfight.
     
  5. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    Fantastic book couldn't put it down, the bit about Donny Lalonde was great
     
  6. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I just read it. I found it really enjoyable and it was as if Teddy was sitting in a bar talking to you. It's a good read.
     
  7. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    I'll add the Micky Ward bio to a list of good boxing reads as well