Journeyman boxing book
Journeyman boxing book
Can anyone recommend one, I would love to read an insight on to life on the road for such a fighter? Any help be great
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johnnygreaves
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
Tony booth has a book out. I've been involved in two new books to be published later this year. When I get dates ill put up a post.
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Old bones Ian
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
The late Michael Murray wrote a good book, The Journeyman
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Journeyman-Main ... 1840187808
James Tillis also has one out there
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinkin-Big-Jam ... hinkin+big
The Long Round is a good read, alot of Tysons opponents on the way up, and what happened to them after
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Round-Triu ... long+round
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Journeyman-Main ... 1840187808
James Tillis also has one out there
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinkin-Big-Jam ... hinkin+big
The Long Round is a good read, alot of Tysons opponents on the way up, and what happened to them after
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Round-Triu ... long+round
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reggaereggae
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
The most interesting tale would be a collection of stories from journeyman. It would be fascinating. Unfortunately it would be too niche to sell many copies.
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mickey1975
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
Sweet Fighting Man 1 and 2.reggaereggae wrote:The most interesting tale would be a collection of stories from journeyman. It would be fascinating. Unfortunately it would be too niche to sell many copies.
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Well if Johnny done a book and sold it for a tenner to all of his previous opponents he would make a no bad coin on it. Lol.
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johnnygreaves
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
haha, thanks mate.to be honest while I'm still involved in boxing, its not the best idea to open up about some of my shenanigans All in good time.Emmseegee wrote:Well if Johnny done a book and sold it for a tenner to all of his previous opponents he would make a no bad coin on it. Lol.
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johnnygreaves
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
It's mark turley from boxrec bringing out a book like that this year Mr turley is a really nice bloke & a good writer. This should be worth a readreggaereggae wrote:The most interesting tale would be a collection of stories from journeyman. It would be fascinating. Unfortunately it would be too niche to sell many copies.
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I'd like to hear your story's Johny bet t got some you'd like to share and some you wouldn't like to share people wouldn't belive half of my story's ha
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Ha ha I know loads of story about the big daddy b as well there we're the days mind pal
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alanhatrick
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
johnnygreaves wrote:Tony booth has a book out. I've been involved in two new books to be published later this year. When I get dates ill put up a post.
is there anywhere you can buy booths book anywhere johnny I been after it for years and even posted on here.
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saturday_kid
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Sounds a good idea that would be interested in reading that.johnnygreaves wrote:It's mark turley from boxrec bringing out a book like that this year Mr turley is a really nice bloke & a good writer. This should be worth a readreggaereggae wrote:The most interesting tale would be a collection of stories from journeyman. It would be fascinating. Unfortunately it would be too niche to sell many copies.
I always thought a travelling journeyman would make a good main characer/setting for a film.
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One went on ebay for about £6 (with postage) a couple of days ago, there's a specialist boxing book trader - hedgerow books, based in Doncaster, he'll be a good bet though it'll likely cost a bit more.alanhatrick wrote:johnnygreaves wrote:Tony booth has a book out. I've been involved in two new books to be published later this year. When I get dates ill put up a post.
is there anywhere you can buy booths book anywhere johnny I been after it for years and even posted on here.
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reggaereggae
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
thanks guys - how honest are they though? Do they tell everything?
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The sweet fighting man 1 and 2 are really good, another good one is fighting chance.
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Mimmy
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
Old bones Ian wrote:The late Michael Murray wrote a good book, The Journeyman
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Journeyman-Main ... 1840187808
James Tillis also has one out there
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinkin-Big-Jam ... hinkin+big
The Long Round is a good read, alot of Tysons opponents on the way up, and what happened to them after
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Round-Triu ... long+round
I liked Michael Murray but the book really wasnt a good read, I have a signed copy somewhere, ill fish it out and put it up fro another quick quiz prize
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Mimmy
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if you really want a good read find Sweet Agony by Paul Sykes.
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mickey1975
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Re: Journeyman boxing book
It's not that good!mimmy123 wrote:if you really want a good read find Sweet Agony by Paul Sykes.
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reggaereggae
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Were the books edited or just vanity published?palooka wrote:The sweet fighting man 1 and 2 are really good, another good one is fighting chance.
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Setanta Sports showed a documentary on Tony Booth about 7 years ago. It gave great insight to the life of a journeyman. I'm sure it's on Youtube. If the book is anything like the documentary, it'll be a fascinating read.johnnygreaves wrote:Tony booth has a book out. I've been involved in two new books to be published later this year. When I get dates ill put up a post.
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Real published and well edited, they are fantastic, well written and some excellent boxers and stories. Well worth the money.reggaereggae wrote:Were the books edited or just vanity published?palooka wrote:The sweet fighting man 1 and 2 are really good, another good one is fighting chance.
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Thanks Johnny. My book features Johnny, who I have to say was great value and told me a lot of interesting and controversial stuff, kristian laight, james child, bheki moyo, robin deakin, jody meikle, Daniel thorpe, matt seawright, max maxwell and jason nesbitt. All honest blokes and great stories. Interviewing them all has been a real eye opener. I look at boxing completely differently now. Its being published by Pitch Publishing later this year, probably around september.johnnygreaves wrote:It's mark turley from boxrec bringing out a book like that this year Mr turley is a really nice bloke & a good writer. This should be worth a readreggaereggae wrote:The most interesting tale would be a collection of stories from journeyman. It would be fascinating. Unfortunately it would be too niche to sell many copies.
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The ones I've read: not as much as they could.reggaereggae wrote:thanks guys - how honest are they though? Do they tell everything?
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johnnygreaves
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It really was my pleasure I'm looking forward to reading the other boys reasons for doing our job. I know all the boys so to read their story's will be interesting for me. I can't wait for it markJunker wrote:Thanks Johnny. My book features Johnny, who I have to say was great value and told me a lot of interesting and controversial stuff, kristian laight, james child, bheki moyo, robin deakin, jody meikle, Daniel thorpe, matt seawright, max maxwell and jason nesbitt. All honest blokes and great stories. Interviewing them all has been a real eye opener. I look at boxing completely differently now. Its being published by Pitch Publishing later this year, probably around september.johnnygreaves wrote:It's mark turley from boxrec bringing out a book like that this year Mr turley is a really nice bloke & a good writer. This should be worth a readreggaereggae wrote:The most interesting tale would be a collection of stories from journeyman. It would be fascinating. Unfortunately it would be too niche to sell many copies.
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johnnygreaves
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To be fair mate.its quite hard to open up about things when your still involved or friends with the guys you worked for. I suppose you can't kiss & tellSklar wrote:The ones I've read: not as much as they could.reggaereggae wrote:thanks guys - how honest are they though? Do they tell everything?