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Journeymen: The Other Side of the Boxing Business, a New Perspective on the Noble Art
Mark Turley
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Description for Journeymen: The Other Side of the Boxing Business, a New Perspective on the Noble Art
Paperback. Journeymen tells a story that is often ignored - that of the modern-day boxers who eschew glamour and lose for a living. Far from the pay-per-view hype, the book lays bare the reality of the boxing business and the way it works in small-hall venues countrywide. Though sometimes dark, the journeymen's tales reveal humour, wisdom and sporting pride. Num Pages: 320 pages, separate photo section. BIC Classification: WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 322.
Journeymen tells a story that is often purposely ignored - that of the modern-day boxers who lose for a living. Far from huge purses and pay-per-view hype, the book lays bare the reality of the boxing business and the way it works in small-hall venues countrywide. October 2013 saw the 100th and final fight in the career of East London's Johnny Greaves, remarkable in that he won only four contests. He took fights at short notice, facing young prospects with the implicit understanding that he was not there to win. Journeymen features in-depth interviews with Greaves and other men who ... Read more
Journeymen tells a story that is often purposely ignored - that of the modern-day boxers who lose for a living. Far from huge purses and pay-per-view hype, the book lays bare the reality of the boxing business and the way it works in small-hall venues countrywide. October 2013 saw the 100th and final fight in the career of East London's Johnny Greaves, remarkable in that he won only four contests. He took fights at short notice, facing young prospects with the implicit understanding that he was not there to win. Journeymen features in-depth interviews with Greaves and other men who ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Hove, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785311444
SKU
V9781785311444
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Mark Turley
Mark Turley regularly attends and covers small-hall shows for BoxingScene, and was previously a staff writer for BoxRec.com. Mark is from a boxing family and is related to several former and current professional fighters. Originally from south of the river, he now lives in North London with his wife and two daughters.
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