Calzaghe's Book

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  1. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    I haven't actually read the book I just remember some of the messed up things he used to say and do. Will be keeping m,y eye out for it though now
     
  2. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    If Larry fascinates you, then the book is a must read Dan, no kidding. he has something to say about everything & everyone at the time the book came out, Ali, lennox Lewis, the lot.
    Full of so many crazy tales, I sound like a salesman now:lol:

    Just find it if you can, & read it. Same applies to everyone here even if you are a Larry Holmes fan or not. hes a big mouth, but a mouth that always has you reading the next chapter. He draws you into the most fascinating era of heavyweight boxing, & spits you out at the end.
    Not a fan of Larry the fighter that much, but hes a great storyteller. & THATS what matters in a book, if Im right!
     
  3. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Too right :) You working on commision with these books ? :)
     
  4. mrbassie

    mrbassie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I liked Eubank's book myself, it was a bit of an eye opener for me as I didn't know anything about his life before boxing. Michael Watson's book is good too.
    Best of all, Raging Bull.
     
  5. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Yeah Michael Watsons is quite inspiring forgot about that
     
  6. MIK1000

    MIK1000 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I always thought Ken Buchanan's was alright Dunky, although I read it when i was about 13 and had just got into boxing so I probably didn't have much to compare it to. I was also chuffed at the time as he mention Rab at the end of it :happy

    There was some other crazy story about him fighting in a hotel in New York if i remember right.
     
  7. debaser

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    De La Hoya's is a good read. It's surprisingly honest and humble.
     
  8. DUNNERS_2009

    DUNNERS_2009 Active Member Full Member

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    One of the best books I have was Thomas Hauser's, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times

    Decent book, quite old now but still a good read
     
  9. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A good read is The Life and Crimes of Don King by Jack(I think) Newfield.:good
     
  10. mbrockett

    mbrockett ESB voyeur Full Member

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    seconded - could just be the best book i have ever read.

    i liked eubanks altho it did get a bit boring in parts.
     
  11. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    That's a **** poor excuse, given the state Trinidad was in :patsch
    Tito had lost 2 of his last 4, hadn't fought for 4 years, was fighting at an insanely high weight, and looked totally fat and out of shape....and went the distance with a former Heavyweight title holder. Yeah, great win for Jones that is Joe :good
     
  12. Jack Dempsey

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    I loved the story in Joes book where Carl Thompson lost his rag with Naz and cussed him about his big ears
     
  13. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    :twisted:
     
  14. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Trainer of the year.
     
  15. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Holyfields book was good as was Lewis'