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Post by BallchinianMuffwig Wed 11 Nov 2015, 4:13 am

I found Calzaghe's and Froch's autobiographies rather forgettable if I'm honest. Currently starting Hatton's one, War and Peace. Was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for autobiographies that are generally, a very good read. Was told to try Four Kings already, any other suggestions? cheers

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Post by AZZJ44 Wed 11 Nov 2015, 8:47 am

Leonards and Tysons are ones I'd recommend. Very entertaining. I read four kings before Leonards but it's worth reading both even if they cover the same fights.
Greb's is worth a read to find out about him. Not as entertaining as the other two though.

Making Haye was gripping also.

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Post by Guest Wed 11 Nov 2015, 9:04 am

Nothing will compare to the absolute w*nk-a-thon that would be Floyd Mayweather's autobiography. When they search for a replacement for Guantanamo, all they'll need is a regular prison but the only change is that the library will only stock copies of Floyd's bio.

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Post by AdamT Wed 11 Nov 2015, 9:06 am

I liked Tyson's, only problem was it was very repetitve. Just basically drink,drugs and sex and a bit of fighting here and there.

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Post by milkyboy Wed 11 Nov 2015, 10:38 am

muffwig... if you go the boxing homepage, near the top you'll see a section 'the human windmill boxing vault'... it has threads and articles that are archived or stickies... the top thread is a 'boxing book review' one. There will be a few autobio's discussed in there amongst some other recommended reads.

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Post by horizontalhero Wed 11 Nov 2015, 10:45 am

I can save you bother of reading Ricky's one- it's basically lad from council estate wins world tiles, fights Floyd & Manny, he's from a council estate, friends with Oasis, gets depressed, oh, and did he mention he's from a council estate? I love Ricky, but this book doesn't tell you anything you don't know.
Tyson's is good, as is Twice bitten about him and Holyfield, and Bad blood about Eubank and Benn.

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Post by Rowley Wed 11 Nov 2015, 12:19 pm

Here is a few biographies and autobiographies (there is a difference) worth a read

Biographies

Sam Langford - Boxing's Greatest Uncrowned Champion - Clay Moyle
Joe Gans - Colleen Aycock
Tunney - Jack Cavanaugh
Ezzard Charles - William Detloff
Charley Burley and the Black Murderers Row - Harry Otty

Autobiographies

Gloves, Glory and God - Henry Armstrong (hard to get hold of but worth the effort)
Hard Road to Glory - Johnny Nelson (surprisingly)
Max Schmeling - Max Schmeling

Avoid the autobiographies of Benn, De La Hoya and Billy Walker like the plague, they are terrible

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Post by TRUSSMAN66 Wed 11 Nov 2015, 2:39 pm

If you can handle a little schmaltz try...."Ray Mancini. ..The good son".

Is a thoughtful and interesting piece on a humble, colorful and underrated fighter...

Has been made into a movie but don't let that put you off...

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Post by hogey Wed 11 Nov 2015, 2:40 pm

Try the killings of Stanley Ketchel i found it a very good read. (If you like a decent non boxing one read Garincha's autobiography is the best sports book I have read).

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Post by AdamT Wed 11 Nov 2015, 2:41 pm

Jack Johnson biography was my favourite. Liked hands of stone as well.

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Post by TRUSSMAN66 Wed 11 Nov 2015, 2:44 pm

If like Hogey says you want a non Boxing one...Get Tyson's...

Second thoughts watch paint dry instead.

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Post by Nico the gman Wed 11 Nov 2015, 4:05 pm

I Conteh wasn't a bad read, Its honest enough.

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Post by Guest82 Thu 12 Nov 2015, 1:12 pm

Johnny Tapia's.

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