Hugh McIlvanney books

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by natonic, Jan 21, 2013.


  1. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I've started reading 'Hugh McIlvanney On Boxing' and after about 10 pages I can tell this guy is exceptional and I should get my hands on all of his books.

    One Question:

    The Hardest Game: McIlvanney on Boxing

    McIlvanney on Boxing


    Are these the same book with one of them just updated with newer stories? I don't want to buy the same book.

    Are there any other McIlvanney boxing books?
     
    natonic, Jan 21, 2013
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  2. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I've read McIlvanney on Boxing. Superb book. Never heard of the other one.
     
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  3. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    There are 2 versions of McIlvanney on Boxing; one with Ali pn the front and a later version with Tyson on the cover.

    The latter one contains virtually all of the chapters in the first one, plus later articles from The Sunday Times/Observer. They are both worth having imo, McIlvanney is an exceptional writer. The article he wrote on the Hagler v SRL fight is truly exceptional, it's totled "How Hagler Won That Fight" and makes some great points.
     
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