Johnny nelsons book

big lennox · Post by **big lennox** » 25 Aug 2007, 06:23

Its called Hard road to glory. Its a cracking read; full of humour, and insight. I strongly reccommend it to any boxing fan.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 25 Aug 2007, 06:44

Thanks for the recommendation Johnny..I mean Big Lennox, I will be sure to check it out!

I think the most interesting period for me would be his days in the winderness, contesting the WBF Heavyweight strap in places like Brazil, Austrailia etc.

He was a real nomad of the boxing world at that time; does the book detail his travels during this period??

big lennox · Post by **big lennox** » 25 Aug 2007, 06:57

It does.Its a very entertaining read covering everything from early boxing/school days right through to the attempted kidnapping plot.I'm not Johnny incidently, although I was lucky enough to train alongside him for a while at Brendans gym, when I was keeping fit. A smashing fella, and a real hero of mine.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 25 Aug 2007, 06:58

Saw it in Waterstone's on Doncaster. Am going to get it eventually.

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 25 Aug 2007, 07:11

As long as the book is a bit of an 'entertainer'....

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 25 Aug 2007, 09:18

Boxing News gave it a good review.

It's on my 'to get' list.

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 25 Aug 2007, 09:40

Hey Lennox you back in Sheffield, or still in Oxford ?
Fancy thinking you were Johnny - bet you'd swop bank accounts !

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 25 Aug 2007, 11:33

twenty six wrote:Hey Lennox you back in Sheffield, or still in Oxford ?
Fancy thinking you were Johnny - bet you'd swop bank accounts !

I didnt really think he was Johnny Beagle - Big Lennox has been posting on these boxing boards for years - it just struck me that his review could have been written by The Entertainer himself, it was so glowing!

When is your pal Rhodes getting back in the ring out of interest? He may have once been the Spice Boy but if he doesnt get a move on he will be soon referred to as Old Spice! 8)

big lennox · Post by **big lennox** » 26 Aug 2007, 05:39

"Hey Lennox you back in Sheffield, or still in Oxford ?
Fancy thinking you were Johnny - bet you'd swop bank accounts !"

I am living and working in London now, and with my student loan still to be paid off I would very much like to swop bank accounts with Johnny. I hope your keeping well? I'm going to Juniors fight in a couple of weeks at the dome, so see you there if you're going?

twenty six · Post by **twenty six** » 26 Aug 2007, 06:54

TT,
Fighting at the beginning of October (Rhodes) at 11st 2lbs to satsfy the board he can do Light Middle,
After that, he's looking to clallenge the Light Middle belt holders.
A match up with Bradley Pryce would be good.
I know that you're aware of Big Lennox, just wanted to wind him up about his finances !
All the best mate.

T.M.K · Post by **T.M.K** » 28 Aug 2007, 07:50

TerribleTerry wrote: He may have once been the Spice Boy but if he doesnt get a move on he will be soon referred to as Old Spice! 8)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH - SUPERB!

best wishes

"T.M.K"

SteveO · Post by **SteveO** » 28 Aug 2007, 14:44

In the book, does Nelson mention the names of the venues in Sao Paolo, Brazil where he fought Adilson Rodrigues?

chris s · Post by **chris s** » 30 Aug 2007, 09:32

Yeah he does.

Book is a great read and better than most boxing bios.

Loved the bit about getting offered a bung to take a dive against Dave Russell and the fight itself.

SteveO · Post by **SteveO** » 30 Aug 2007, 14:09

Thank you chris s - that was a big help!

rob h · Post by **rob h** » 03 Sep 2007, 09:32

Just got my copy today