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Strong Boy

The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan, America's First Sports Hero

by Christopher Klein ...

“I can lick any son-of-a-bitch in the world.”So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sport for more than a decade, and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, big mouth, and bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were ... Read more

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“I can lick any son-of-a-bitch in the world.”So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sport for more than a decade, and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, big mouth, and bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were
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Joshua

by John Dennen ...

Over the last 8 years Anthony Joshua has pounded his way to the top of the boxing world. In April 2017 he faced the legendary Ukrainian, Wladimir Klitschko, in the fight that commentators have labelled the heavyweight fight of the century. Sports fans were gripped as Joshua battled bravely through 11 gruelling rounds, recovering from a sixth round knockout to ultimately defeat Klitschko, setting ... Read more

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Over the last 8 years Anthony Joshua has pounded his way to the top of the boxing world. In April 2017 he faced the legendary Ukrainian, Wladimir Klitschko, in the fight that commentators have labelled the heavyweight fight of the century. Sports fans were gripped as Joshua battled bravely through 11 gruelling rounds, recovering from a sixth round knockout to ultimately defeat Klitschko, setting
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No Place to Hide

How I Put The Black In The Union Jack

by Errol Christie ...

‘ As my future crumbled before my eyes, I grasped for the rope. My entire life’ s struggle was ending here, in plain view of my enemies.How was it possible? How had I let things come to this?’This is not the story of a celebrity sportsman. It’ s not the story of a life covered in glory with its attendant cavalcade of famous friends, easy wins and glamorous encounters. Errol Christie may have been ... Read more

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‘ As my future crumbled before my eyes, I grasped for the rope. My entire life’ s struggle was ending here, in plain view of my enemies.How was it possible? How had I let things come to this?’This is not the story of a celebrity sportsman. It’ s not the story of a life covered in glory with its attendant cavalcade of famous friends, easy wins and glamorous encounters. Errol Christie may have been
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King of the World

Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero

by David Remnick ...

Series series Picador Classic
**'Reveals details that even close followers might not have known. . . . An amazing story' – New York TimesRevealing the extraordinary rise of a young fighter from Louisville who changed the world of sports, King of the World chronicles the incredible battles fought by Muhammad Ali inside the ring and out.**It was the night of February 25, 1964. A cloud of cigar smoke drifted through the ring ... Read more

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**'Reveals details that even close followers might not have known. . . . An amazing story' – New York TimesRevealing the extraordinary rise of a young fighter from Louisville who changed the world of sports, King of the World chronicles the incredible battles fought by Muhammad Ali inside the ring and out.**It was the night of February 25, 1964. A cloud of cigar smoke drifted through the ring
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Tyson - The Concise Biography of Iron Mike

by Frank Oliver ...

In his prime Mike Tyson was the most dominant fighter the sport of boxing had ever seen. At twenty he became the youngest heavyweight champion in history after winning his first nineteen fights by knockout, half of them inside the first round.This biography covers Tyson's life and professional career, beginning with his criminal childhood, through to his amateur career, his meteoric rise to ... Read more

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In his prime Mike Tyson was the most dominant fighter the sport of boxing had ever seen. At twenty he became the youngest heavyweight champion in history after winning his first nineteen fights by knockout, half of them inside the first round.This biography covers Tyson's life and professional career, beginning with his criminal childhood, through to his amateur career, his meteoric rise to
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Undisputed Truth

My Autobiography

by Mike Tyson ...

Love him or loathe him, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is an icon and one of the most fascinating sporting figures of our time. In this no-holds-barred autobiography, Tyson lays bare his demons and tells his story: from poverty to stardom to hell and back again‘Might be the most soul-baring book of its genre ever written’ Washington Post‘Savagely compelling’ Daily Telegraph‘Sensational… Fascinating… An epic ... Read more

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Love him or loathe him, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is an icon and one of the most fascinating sporting figures of our time. In this no-holds-barred autobiography, Tyson lays bare his demons and tells his story: from poverty to stardom to hell and back again‘Might be the most soul-baring book of its genre ever written’ Washington Post‘Savagely compelling’ Daily Telegraph‘Sensational… Fascinating… An epic
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Tales of the Gypsy Dressmaker

by Thelma Madine ...

Thelma Madine, star of Channel 4’s Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and fairy godmother of extravagant wedding dresses, reveals the drama, secrets and surprises involved in ten incredible traveller weddings.Through the tales of ten elaborate gypsy wedding dresses, Thelma Madine, trusted confidante and dressmaker extraordinaire, offers a window onto the world of traveller brides and their unbelievable ... Read more

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Thelma Madine, star of Channel 4’s Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and fairy godmother of extravagant wedding dresses, reveals the drama, secrets and surprises involved in ten incredible traveller weddings.Through the tales of ten elaborate gypsy wedding dresses, Thelma Madine, trusted confidante and dressmaker extraordinaire, offers a window onto the world of traveller brides and their unbelievable
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Hard Knocks & Soft Spots

by Paddy Doherty ...

'I fight hard and love strong. I'm a traveller.'Paddy Doherty loves his life as an Irish traveller, but as a child he felt like an outsider. He was different to his siblings. On the rare occasions he went to school, he was bullied for being a gypsy boy. And beyond the gates of the camp he found nothing but hostility.Slowly, Paddy's hurt turned into anger and by the age of 11 he had started out on ... Read more

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'I fight hard and love strong. I'm a traveller.'Paddy Doherty loves his life as an Irish traveller, but as a child he felt like an outsider. He was different to his siblings. On the rare occasions he went to school, he was bullied for being a gypsy boy. And beyond the gates of the camp he found nothing but hostility.Slowly, Paddy's hurt turned into anger and by the age of 11 he had started out on
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Under Dog

A gritty, gripping gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya

by Kerry Kaya ...

Series Book 1 - Carter Brothers
Discover the gritty gangland read from bestseller, Kerry KayaPerfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.Nothing to lose…When nineteen-year-old Tommy Carter throws away a promising career to work for local villain Davey Abbott, everyone thinks he’s made a huge mistake - collecting debts and working in strip clubs is no life for a young lad just starting out in life.Everything to gain.A ... Read more

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Discover the gritty gangland read from bestseller, Kerry KayaPerfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.Nothing to lose…When nineteen-year-old Tommy Carter throws away a promising career to work for local villain Davey Abbott, everyone thinks he’s made a huge mistake - collecting debts and working in strip clubs is no life for a young lad just starting out in life.Everything to gain.A
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Behind the Mask

Winner of the Telegraph Sports Book of the Year

by Tyson Fury ...

AS SEEN ON NETFLIX'S AT HOME WITH THE FURYSTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR** TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR **DOUBLE WINNER: BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY & BEST OVERALL SPORTS BOOK OF 2020________________________________'Incredible stories... you don't have to be a boxing fan to enjoy it' SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1'... ... Read more

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AS SEEN ON NETFLIX'S AT HOME WITH THE FURYSTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR** TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR **DOUBLE WINNER: BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY & BEST OVERALL SPORTS BOOK OF 2020________________________________'Incredible stories... you don't have to be a boxing fan to enjoy it' SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1'...
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The Big Fight

My Story

by Sugar Ray Leonard ...

'To be legendary you got to have heart... Ray's heart was bigger than all the rest' Muhammad AliSUGAR RAY LEONARD was one of the greatest boxers ever. An artist and a showman he was always willing to take the difficult fight: his gruelling encounters with Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have become legendary.Ray's autobiography takes you into the ring - with the mind games, ... Read more

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'To be legendary you got to have heart... Ray's heart was bigger than all the rest' Muhammad AliSUGAR RAY LEONARD was one of the greatest boxers ever. An artist and a showman he was always willing to take the difficult fight: his gruelling encounters with Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have become legendary.Ray's autobiography takes you into the ring - with the mind games,
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War and Peace

My Story

by Ricky Hatton ...

'Sharp, direct, witty . . . A thumping, must-read memoir' – Daily MailOn 24 November 2012, four-time World Champion boxer Ricky Hatton dropped to his knees, felled by a sickening punch to the body in his first comeback fight in almost three years. Gasping for breath, down and out, it was then that something extraordinary happened: 20,000 fans began to sing his name.Ricky Hatton: War and Peace is ... Read more

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'Sharp, direct, witty . . . A thumping, must-read memoir' – Daily MailOn 24 November 2012, four-time World Champion boxer Ricky Hatton dropped to his knees, felled by a sickening punch to the body in his first comeback fight in almost three years. Gasping for breath, down and out, it was then that something extraordinary happened: 20,000 fans began to sing his name.Ricky Hatton: War and Peace is
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Love and Fury

The warm, honest memoir from the wife of the 'Gypsy King', former world champion boxer Tyson Fury

by Paris Fury ...

The tell-all autobiography about Britain's most famous boxing family: a must-read for anyone watching At Home with the Furys Season 2!'A brilliant and very well written insight into the life of Paris Fury, the true Gypsy Queen.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a superb read, understands the highs and lows in detail . . . I have nothing but admiration for Paris and you can really feel what she feels ... Read more

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The tell-all autobiography about Britain's most famous boxing family: a must-read for anyone watching At Home with the Furys Season 2!'A brilliant and very well written insight into the life of Paris Fury, the true Gypsy Queen.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a superb read, understands the highs and lows in detail . . . I have nothing but admiration for Paris and you can really feel what she feels
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Hands of Stone

The Life and Legend of Roberto Duran

by Christian Giudice ...

ROBERTO DURAN is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest boxer of all time, he held world titles at four different weights and is the only professional in history to have fought in five different decades. His bouts with fellow greats like Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have gone down in fistic folklore and his pro record of 104 wins, 69 by KO, in 120 fights puts him in an ... Read more

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ROBERTO DURAN is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest boxer of all time, he held world titles at four different weights and is the only professional in history to have fought in five different decades. His bouts with fellow greats like Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have gone down in fistic folklore and his pro record of 104 wins, 69 by KO, in 120 fights puts him in an
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Knuckle

by James Quinn McDonagh ...

Irish travellers live in a closed community. What we think we know about them is based on hearsay, rumour and stereotype. But not any more.Knuckle is the true story of James Quinn McDonagh – clan head and champion bare-knuckle fighter. It’s a journey from his grandfather’s horse-drawn caravan at the side of the road to the country lanes of Ireland where he stood, fists bloodied and bandaged, ... Read more

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Irish travellers live in a closed community. What we think we know about them is based on hearsay, rumour and stereotype. But not any more.Knuckle is the true story of James Quinn McDonagh – clan head and champion bare-knuckle fighter. It’s a journey from his grandfather’s horse-drawn caravan at the side of the road to the country lanes of Ireland where he stood, fists bloodied and bandaged,
... Read more
Ruin

A dramatically powerful, unputdownable love story in the Gods series

by Samantha Towle ...

As seen on TikTok, f****rom Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood, comes a the first dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series.Readers are raving about Ruin!**'Samantha Towle at her best''Wow! What a story, I can't even begin to tell you just how mu... ... Read more

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As seen on TikTok, f****rom Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood, comes a the first dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series.Readers are raving about Ruin!**'Samantha Towle at her best''Wow! What a story, I can't even begin to tell you just how mu...
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Chris Eubank

The Autobiography

by Chris Eubank ...

Love him or loathe him, Chris Eubank is one of life’s more eccentric personalities who has transcended the world of boxing and established himself as a media celebrity and role model to millions of fans the world over. His story is both gripping and extraordinary.He exploded into the public consciousness in November 1990 with a ferocious defeat of Nigel Benn for the WBO middleweight crown. Once ... Read more

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Love him or loathe him, Chris Eubank is one of life’s more eccentric personalities who has transcended the world of boxing and established himself as a media celebrity and role model to millions of fans the world over. His story is both gripping and extraordinary.He exploded into the public consciousness in November 1990 with a ferocious defeat of Nigel Benn for the WBO middleweight crown. Once
... Read more
Win or Learn

MMA, Conor McGregor and Me: A Trainer's Journey

by John Kavanagh ...

Conor McGregor's trainer tells the amazing story of his long road to success in the world's fastest-growing sportGrowing up in Dublin, John Kavanagh was a skinny lad who was frequently bullied. As a young man, after suffering a bad beating when he intervened to help a woman who was being attacked, he decided he had to learn to defend himself. Before long, he was training fighters in a tiny shed, ... Read more

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Conor McGregor's trainer tells the amazing story of his long road to success in the world's fastest-growing sportGrowing up in Dublin, John Kavanagh was a skinny lad who was frequently bullied. As a young man, after suffering a bad beating when he intervened to help a woman who was being attacked, he decided he had to learn to defend himself. Before long, he was training fighters in a tiny shed,
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The Fighter of Auschwitz

The incredible true story of Leen Sanders who boxed to help others survive

by Erik Brouwer ...

**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'He had the dream again last night... He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber.'In 1943, the Dutch champion boxer, Leen Sanders, was sent to Auschwitz. His wife and children were put to death while he was sent 'to the left' with the others who were fit enough for labour. Recognised by an SS ... Read more

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**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'He had the dream again last night... He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber.'In 1943, the Dutch champion boxer, Leen Sanders, was sent to Auschwitz. His wife and children were put to death while he was sent 'to the left' with the others who were fit enough for labour. Recognised by an SS
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Hit Man

The Thomas Hearns Story

by Brian Hughes, Damian Hughes ...

Thomas Hearns ranks as one of the greatest and most exciting fighters of all-time. From his explosion onto the pro boxing scene with seventeen straight knockouts, he struck fear into opponents and awe into spectators. He went on to feature in some of the most thrilling bouts ever and became the first champion to win six titles at different weights. He will forever be known by his chilling nickname ... Read more

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Thomas Hearns ranks as one of the greatest and most exciting fighters of all-time. From his explosion onto the pro boxing scene with seventeen straight knockouts, he struck fear into opponents and awe into spectators. He went on to feature in some of the most thrilling bouts ever and became the first champion to win six titles at different weights. He will forever be known by his chilling nickname
... Read more
Krav Maga

Use Your Body as a Weapon

by Boaz Aviram ...

The complete beginner’s guide to Krav MagaAn instructional book for athletes interested in this type of self-defenseUpdated edition that contains the basic rules and new tips to improve your form and prevent injuryThis training manual is ideal for anyone curious about Krav Maga. This noncompetitive self- defense technique began in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The guide’s author, Boaz Aviram, ... Read more

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The complete beginner’s guide to Krav MagaAn instructional book for athletes interested in this type of self-defenseUpdated edition that contains the basic rules and new tips to improve your form and prevent injuryThis training manual is ideal for anyone curious about Krav Maga. This noncompetitive self- defense technique began in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The guide’s author, Boaz Aviram,
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No Ordinary Joe

by Joe Calzaghe ...

IT WAS past three o'clock in the morning when Joe Calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life. Victory over Jeff Lacy, a 28-year-old American compared to a young Mike Tyson because of his power and "take-no-prisoners attitude", left no one in doubt about the world super middleweight champion's talent.For years, Calzaghe's virtuosity remained a legend of the Welsh valleys. ... Read more

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IT WAS past three o'clock in the morning when Joe Calzaghe experienced the sweetest validation of his professional life. Victory over Jeff Lacy, a 28-year-old American compared to a young Mike Tyson because of his power and "take-no-prisoners attitude", left no one in doubt about the world super middleweight champion's talent.For years, Calzaghe's virtuosity remained a legend of the Welsh valleys.
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The Life and Crimes of Don King

The Shame of Boxing in America

by Jack Newfield ...

An updated edition of award-winning columnist Jack Newfields best-selling biography of Americas boxing mogul, the source for the Emmy-winning movie Don King: Only in America. When Jack Newfields unauthorized biography of Don King first appeared in 1995 it was hailed as one of the most important pieces of sports journalism of the decade. The HBO movie based on the book continues to be a television ... Read more

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An updated edition of award-winning columnist Jack Newfields best-selling biography of Americas boxing mogul, the source for the Emmy-winning movie Don King: Only in America. When Jack Newfields unauthorized biography of Don King first appeared in 1995 it was hailed as one of the most important pieces of sports journalism of the decade. The HBO movie based on the book continues to be a television
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King of the Gypsies

Memoirs of the Undefeated Bareknuckle Champion of Great Britain and Ireland

by Bartley Gorman, Peter Walsh ...

'A rare glimpse into a secret world.' --THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY'Every page shines...a tremendous book.' -- TRAVELLER MAGAZINE'Hard-hitting...Highly recommended.' -FIGHTSPORT'Illuminating and gripping.' -- IRISH POSTBartley Gorman was the greatest bareknuckle fighter of modern times. He reigned as King of the Gypsies for twenty years, beating all comers in illegal contests at fairs and racetracks ... Read more

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'A rare glimpse into a secret world.' --THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY'Every page shines...a tremendous book.' -- TRAVELLER MAGAZINE'Hard-hitting...Highly recommended.' -FIGHTSPORT'Illuminating and gripping.' -- IRISH POSTBartley Gorman was the greatest bareknuckle fighter of modern times. He reigned as King of the Gypsies for twenty years, beating all comers in illegal contests at fairs and racetracks
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