McIlvanney On Boxing

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  1. raws

    raws Active Member Full Member

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    Got this for Christmas off the Mrs in a boxset thing with the ESPN film about Ali v Holmes. Anyone read it, and if so, any good?

    Might give it a whirl after Alan Partridge's autobiography but got a load more waiting that haven't been touched yet!
     
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  2. Scottrf

    Scottrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    One of the best boxing books there is, from IMO the best boxing writer.
     
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  3. modestbiggles

    modestbiggles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    One of the best books there is, from IMO the best writer.


    Partridge, that is.
     
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  4. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    Yes, it's a fantastic book. Hugh is a great writer and he really captures the scene and style of the fights and fighters he covers.
     
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  5. raws

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    Nice one, sounds a decent read!

    Will get into it after Alan, needless to say, has the last laugh!
     
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  6. porkypara

    porkypara Well-Known Member Full Member

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    As has already been said,great book.:D

    Have read it many times.
     
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  7. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    I wouldnt be worried about that book if I had Partridge's infront of me :lol:
     
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  8. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Not my words, the words of Shakin' Stevens :lol:

    Not read it, what does it cover lads? Would I like it?
     
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  9. Scottrf

    Scottrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A lot on Ali and Tyson, but also, Downes, McGowan, Cooper, Winstone, Buchanan, Watt, Owen, 80s welters etc

    It's a collection of his columns.

    It's not so much the subject matter, but his amazing writing.
     
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  10. raws

    raws Active Member Full Member

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    Don't worry, Hugh won't be getting picked up til Partridge is all done!

    Favourite line in the Partridge book so far "Why my parents never had more kids I don't know, though as a youngster I'd often lie in bed wondering. Maybe it was financial reasons? Maybe I'd bust Mum's cervix"

    :lol:
     
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  11. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    :good
     
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  12. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    McIlvanney was a great sports writer. Probably the best ever in this country.
     
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  13. jabjabjab2

    jabjabjab2 Member Full Member

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    The same as everyone else a great read and highly recommended to boxing and non-boxing fans
     
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  14. huntingground

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    Probably the best book I have read on boxing, Hugh is a legend.
     
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  15. raws

    raws Active Member Full Member

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    I am over halfway through the book now, and agree with all the comments above.

    Thought it may be a bit messy with it being in the main a collection pof pieces written for various publications. But it is put together superbly, and his writing style is great. His description of the action is quality as well.

    Thoroughly enjoying it!
     
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