The Knockout by Andy Clarke

The Knockout by Andy Clarke

The Knockout explores what it's like for boxers knocked out in the ring. How does it feel to land or receive that ultimate blow?

"Clarke's work as a broadcaster and commentator, covering the sport now for over 20 years, is infused with passion, intelligence and commendable insightThose attributes he has brought to bear in the pages of his recently published book on the sport...Not only does Clarke go deep into every aspect of this “controversial to some — exciting to others” event in all of sports, he leads the reader on an entertaining journey back in time to some of the most iconic fights of the modern age."

-- John Wight, Morning Star

"A thoughtful book that encourages readers to think more deeply about boxing’s most violent spectacle"

-- Thomas Hauser, The Sweet Science
"I love the knockout, the big finish. I love how conclusive it is. It settles the argument once and for all. This book took me back to those massive moments in my career."
  -- Carl Froch, three-time world Super Middleweight champion

"The knockout is the ultimate way of victory when it comes to boxing. Nothing else even comes close. What Andy has captured in this book is everything great about it."

-- Tony Bellew, former WBC World Cruiserweight champion
"As fighters we love and hate the Knockout. We crave it and fear it and you have to make that fear your friend. That's the truth and this book gives it to you."
  -- Johnny Nelson, former WBO World Cruiserweight champion
“Andy Clarke goes in search of the knockout - he talks to boxers about landing a knockout punch and being knocked out. The book delivers the knockout.”
  -- Steve Bunce

"A well-researched study, built on interviews from fighters and medical experts, of the boxing KO."

-- Declan Ryan, The Telegraph 'Best Sports Books of 2024'

After graduating from King's College, Cambridge with a degree in Classics, Andy Clarke took an interesting route from the study of ancient art and literature to sports broadcasting with a focus on boxing. He did it the traditional way learning the ropes in radio at Talksport before moving to TV where he’s now lead boxing commentator at Sky Sports after also working for the likes of the BBC, Channel 5 and ESPN amongst many others in over twenty years in the industry.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781836001591
ISBN 10	1836001592
Title	The Knockout
Author	Andy Clarke
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2025-06-05
Number of pages	272
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.