Calzaghe's Book

[MIK1000]

Anyone read it?

There's quite a few funny anecdotes in it :D

One about him, maccranelli, his dad and one of ******'s men going over to Florida for the "WBO awards". They went to a bar for a few drinks when after buying drinks Joe went to the bathroom and came back to find someone had taken his seat. When Joe politely asked for it back the guy started acting like a tough man infront of his mates and bird. ******'s guy was speaking to the bird at the time who explained (obviously not knowing who Joe was) "Don't worry he won't beat him up he's only playing around" :lol:
******'s guy replied "Do you know your local fighter Jeff Lacy?"
"Ofcourse" the girl replied
"Well that's the guy that beat the shit out of him sixths months ago" :rofl

Apparently the guy didn't stop trying to buy Joe drinks after that.

On a more serious note, the stories of Joe training as an amateur are shocking. He litterally killed himself to make the weight all the way through his amateur career even as a young boy. He talks of how his dad made him train his arse off to an almost cruel extent and how he pretty much lived off of a few leafes of lettuce and a tomato on the run up to fights, if he ate at all that is.

[Arran]

he also said he would never fight RJJ

[Bodysnatcher]

It's well above average as boxers' autobiographies go, some revealing inside thoughts and opinions, including, as pointed out above, the now infamous `I'll never fight a washed up steroid-addled Roy Jones Jr never ever ever honest.`

[MIK1000]

Remember on the Bunce show he explained that Jones had proved him wrong with his performance in the felix trinidad fight. Don't really think that's a valid excuse but who can blame Joe as it was probably the biggest pay day out there at the time and his last fight after all.

I'd say this was one of the better autobios i've read of boxers. Eubanks was shite, just him trying to sound smart and philisophical the whole time. Sugar Ray Robinson's was a belter.

[mryeags]

Great read defo..... and re the RJJ fight the Yankee dollar does alot of talking

[mstar]

great read i think one of the best boxer books

[liver shot]

johnny nelsons is hilarious

[MIK1000]

johnny nelsons is hilarious

in what way?

[liver shot]

in what way?
some of the stories in it about him and guys from ingles.and his childhood,he said he once caught a salesman fucking his dog.he doesnt try to sound clever at all,,like someone said with eubank.it seems like he has a great sense of humour.better than watching a nelson fight.

mi vida loca by johnny tapia was awesome too

[MIK1000]

some of the stories in it about him and guys from ingles.and his childhood,he said he once caught a salesman fucking his dog.he doesnt try to sound clever at all,,like someone said with eubank.it seems like he has a great sense of humour.better than watching a nelson fight.

mi vida loca by johnny tapia was awesome too

temped to buy it now. Always interested in him seeing as he started out so badly as an amateur and pro but turned into a world champ.

[djoc175]

Nelsons book is a good read I must say.Recommended

[Dan684]

Nelson's book is class as is Johnny Tapia's (Unbelievable read). Durans book was quite good too.

[Dunky McCafferty]

Larry Holmes was the best I read, I didnt believe all his stories, but it made for a great read at the time.

I highly recommend it.

Nigel Benns book was funny as fuck also, loved his story about how he banged a girl that looked like John Lennon, Benn was a great character. I'd recommend that too!

Ken Buchanans was the worst I read though, & I feel bad about saying tht as I have a signed copy. Dont let me put anyone off though, one mans meat is another mans poison as they say.

[Dan684]

Dunky, Larry Holmes is mental. There's a thread on here somewhere about the Funniest Moments in Boxing. It made me remember about when he dropkicked Trevor Berbick off the top of a car in the face. Definately one of the funniest things i've seen in my life let alone boxing

[Dunky McCafferty]

Dunky, Larry Holmes is mental. There's a thread on here somewhere about the Funniest Moments in Boxing. It made me remember about when he dropkicked Trevor Berbick off the top of a car in the face. Definately one of the funniest things i've seen in my life let alone boxing

Some great stuff in it, wasnt there:D I read it about 10 years ago though, so my memory is a bit fuzzy now, but I loved the bit where he talked about Don King & some other promoter rolling around on the floor with a loaded gun, & of course when he said when he was walking out for the Tyson fight, he almost turned his back & walked back in!

It was a crazy book, although I must admit I was dubious about some of Larrys tales, but it really was a great read at the time, & a book I would like to read again.

[Dan684]

I haven't actually read the book I just remember some of the messed up things he used to say and do. Will be keeping m,y eye out for it though now

[Dunky McCafferty]

I haven't actually read the book I just remember some of the messed up things he used to say and do. Will be keeping m,y eye out for it though now

If Larry fascinates you, then the book is a must read Dan, no kidding. he has something to say about everything & everyone at the time the book came out, Ali, lennox Lewis, the lot.
Full of so many crazy tales, I sound like a salesman now:lol:

Just find it if you can, & read it. Same applies to everyone here even if you are a Larry Holmes fan or not. hes a big mouth, but a mouth that always has you reading the next chapter. He draws you into the most fascinating era of heavyweight boxing, & spits you out at the end.
Not a fan of Larry the fighter that much, but hes a great storyteller. & THATS what matters in a book, if Im right!

[Dan684]

Too right :-) You working on commision with these books ? :-)

[mrbassie]

I liked Eubank's book myself, it was a bit of an eye opener for me as I didn't know anything about his life before boxing. Michael Watson's book is good too.
Best of all, Raging Bull.

[Dan684]

Yeah Michael Watsons is quite inspiring forgot about that

[MIK1000]

Larry Holmes was the best I read, I didnt believe all his stories, but it made for a great read at the time.

I highly recommend it.

Nigel Benns book was funny as fuck also, loved his story about how he banged a girl that looked like John Lennon, Benn was a great character. I'd recommend that too!

Ken Buchanans was the worst I read though, & I feel bad about saying tht as I have a signed copy. Dont let me put anyone off though, one mans meat is another mans poison as they say.

I always thought Ken Buchanan's was alright Dunky, although I read it when i was about 13 and had just got into boxing so I probably didn't have much to compare it to. I was also chuffed at the time as he mention Rab at the end of it :happy

There was some other crazy story about him fighting in a hotel in New York if i remember right.

[debaser]

De La Hoya's is a good read. It's surprisingly honest and humble.

[DUNNERS_2009]

One of the best books I have was Thomas Hauser's, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times

Decent book, quite old now but still a good read

[fatcity]

A good read is The Life and Crimes of Don King by Jack(I think) Newfield.:good

[mbrockett]

Best of all, Raging Bull.

seconded - could just be the best book i have ever read.

i liked eubanks altho it did get a bit boring in parts.

[El Cepillo]

Remember on the Bunce show he explained that Jones had proved him wrong with his performance in the felix trinidad fight. Don't really think that's a valid excuse but who can blame Joe as it was probably the biggest pay day out there at the time and his last fight after all.

I'd say this was one of the better autobios i've read of boxers. Eubanks was shite, just him trying to sound smart and philisophical the whole time. Sugar Ray Robinson's was a belter.

That's a piss poor excuse, given the state Trinidad was in :patsch
Tito had lost 2 of his last 4, hadn't fought for 4 years, was fighting at an insanely high weight, and looked totally fat and out of shape....and went the distance with a former Heavyweight title holder. Yeah, great win for Jones that is Joe :good

[Jack Dempsey]

I loved the story in Joes book where Carl Thompson lost his rag with Naz and cussed him about his big ears

[El Cepillo]

I loved the story in Joes book where Carl Thompson lost his rag with Naz and cussed him about his big ears

:twisted:

[brown bomber]

On a more serious note, the stories of Joe training as an amateur are shocking. He litterally killed himself to make the weight all the way through his amateur career even as a young boy. He talks of how his dad made him train his arse off to an almost cruel extent and how he pretty much lived off of a few leafes of lettuce and a tomato on the run up to fights, if he ate at all that is.Trainer of the year.

[brown bomber]

Holyfields book was good as was Lewis'

[Fat Joe]

Just picked up Lewis's book today.

[GPater11093]

some of the stories in it about him and guys from ingles.and his childhood,he said he once caught a salesman fucking his dog.he doesnt try to sound clever at all,,like someone said with eubank.it seems like he has a great sense of humour.better than watching a nelson fight.

mi vida loca by johnny tapia was awesome too

i liked Eubanks i thought he came across a nice respectable guy who was confident in himself and a great role model and was honest about his feelings and that especially after the watson fight and when he killed the builder

Nelson's book is class as is Johnny Tapia's (Unbelievable read). Durans book was quite good too.

havent read nelsons but might read it sometime sounds good. Tapia is a great fighter might read his book as well

the Duran biography is great Giudice writes it real well also check out The Four Kings by Kimball if you liked the Duran book you will like it

Larry Holmes was the best I read, I didnt believe all his stories, but it made for a great read at the time.

I highly recommend it.

Nigel Benns book was funny as fuck also, loved his story about how he banged a girl that looked like John Lennon, Benn was a great character. I'd recommend that too!

Ken Buchanans was the worst I read though, & I feel bad about saying tht as I have a signed copy. Dont let me put anyone off though, one mans meat is another mans poison as they say.

Larry Holmes annoys me he speaks so much shit

Benns books alright only read the first 100 pages but hes obbssesed with shagging in it

I loved Buchanans book it was great i recommend it to any Ken fan

I liked Eubank's book myself, it was a bit of an eye opener for me as I didn't know anything about his life before boxing. Michael Watson's book is good too.
Best of all, Raging Bull.

havent read watsons but definitly look out for it as he is a inspiration to me

i have seen raging bull the film was good but with a few inaccuracys but will look for the book

I always thought Ken Buchanan's was alright Dunky, although I read it when i was about 13 and had just got into boxing so I probably didn't have much to compare it to. I was also chuffed at the time as he mention Rab at the end of it :happy

There was some other crazy story about him fighting in a hotel in New York if i remember right.

was taht when the guy tried to rape him

De La Hoya's is a good read. It's surprisingly honest and humble.

was going to buy that book the other night so i might order it soon

One of the best books I have was Thomas Hauser's, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times

Decent book, quite old now but still a good read

great book took a while to really get going if im thinking of the right book. does it start off with the Gangsters of the fight world and sonn liston vs patterson

Holyfields book was good as was Lewis'

yeh it was good he comes through as an honest decent guy a true role model