War, Baby by Kevin Mitchell
25th February 1995 The Dark Destroyer vs the G-Man Nigel Benn and Gerald McClennan Two men with a reputation to defend - a reputation for brutal, unforgiving combat both in the ring and outside it. Ostensibly, they were fighting for a world title and a lot of money, the stuff of professional boxing. But this fight was different. It was a rare collision of wills, and few present had seen anything like it. After ten of the most gruelling and vicious rounds that the sport of boxing has ever witnessed McClellan finally was defeated. He knelt in his corner on one knee in submission. And he never got up. This is the story of what brought these two men together on the night of 25th February 1995 and how that night changed them forever. It's a story too about those associated with the promotion of public fist-fighting, who bend morality to suit their needs. It's a story that attempts to unravel the glamour of violence. William Hill Sports Book of the Year Finalist.
An acutely intelligent, even-handed analysis of the characters, history and all-round horrible wonders of boxing's brutality and beautySolid, straight-talking and as rock’n’roll as sports writing gets * The Scotsman *
Powerfully taut account of Benn v McClellan brawl captures boxing’s farce and nobility * Observer *
The boxing book to end all boxing books... compellingly unputdownable * Guardian *
Powerfully taut account of Benn v McClellan brawl captures boxing’s farce and nobility * Observer *
The boxing book to end all boxing books... compellingly unputdownable * Guardian *
Kevin Mitchell is the boxing and tennis correspondent for the Observer and Guardian. He is the author of Jacob's Beach: The Mob, the Garden and the Golden Age of Boxing, and the co-author of Frank Bruno's autobiography Frank, which won the Best Autobiography category of the British Sports Book Awards.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780224060738 |
| ISBN 10 | 0224060732 |
| Title | War, Baby |
| Author | Kevin Mitchell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2003-02-06 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2001 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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