No Ordinary Joe by Joe Calzaghe
Tells the story of Calzaghe's extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings in his hometown of Newbridge, to his ascent to personal greatness, becoming the first super middleweight boxer to win the prized belt awarded by The Ring, the bible of boxing.
Now this is what sport's all about.. His battles personal, and in the ring, make for fine fight game reading * Daily Sport *
The portrayal in this autobiography of Calzaghe as a true warrior who is now enjoying genuine popularity is justified ... candid [and] a fine read. Go on, Joe! * The Independent *
A knockout read * The Wharf *
A frank, honest and truly inspirational autobiography ... No Ordinary Joe is a must-read for all sports fans * North West Evening Mail *
Fittingly gritty * Telegraph *
The portrayal in this autobiography of Calzaghe as a true warrior who is now enjoying genuine popularity is justified ... candid [and] a fine read. Go on, Joe! * The Independent *
A knockout read * The Wharf *
A frank, honest and truly inspirational autobiography ... No Ordinary Joe is a must-read for all sports fans * North West Evening Mail *
Fittingly gritty * Telegraph *
JOE CALZAGHE, winner of three consecutive ABA titles as an amateur (a post-war record) and the dominant super middleweight in the world for the past decade, was born in 1972 in Hammersmith, London, growing up from the age of two in Newbridge, Wales. After successfully challenging Chris Eubank for the WBO title, he has remained a super middleweight world champion for more than a decade. He has two sons, Joe and Connor, and lives in Blackwood.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099509356 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099509350 |
| Title | No Ordinary Joe |
| Author | Joe Calzaghe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2008-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for British Sports Book Awards: Autobiography 2008 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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