War, Baby: The Glamour of Violence - Softcover
An award-winning journalist and boxing aficionado recounts the story of the infamous 1995 bout between Britain's Nigel Benn and American Gerald McClellan that led to a reassessment of the sport as entertainment and of the procedures by which it is regulated.
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An astonishing piece of boxing writing detailing one of the most vicious, controversial and tragic fights of the last thirty years, between Britain's Nigel Benn and American Gerald McClellan.
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Kevin Mitchell is the boxing and tennis correspondent for the Observer and Guardian. He is the author of Jacob's Beach: The Mob, the Garden and the Golden Age of Boxing, and the co-author of Frank Bruno's autobiography Frank, which won the Best Autobiography category of the British Sports Book Awards.
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- PublisherYellow Jersey
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0224060732
- ISBN 13 9780224060738
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- Number of pages208
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An astonishing piece of boxing writing, detailing one of the most vicious, controversial and tragic fights of the last thirty years, between Britain's Nigel Benn and American Gerald McClellan.25th February 1995The Dark Destroyer vs the G-ManNigel Benn and Gerald McClennanTwo men with a reputation to defend - a reputation for brutal, unforgiving combat both in the ring and outside it. Ostensibly, they were fighting for a world title and a lot of money, the stuff of professional boxing. But this fight was different. It was a rare collision of wills, and few present had seen anything like it.After ten of the most gruelling and vicious rounds that the sport of boxing has ever witnessed McClellan finally was defeated. He knelt in his corner on one knee in submission. And he never got up.This is the story of what brought these two men together on the night of 25th February 1995 and how that night changed them forever. It's a story too about those associated with the promotion of public fist-fighting, who bend morality to suit their needs. It's a story that attempts to unravel the glamour of violence.William Hill Sports Book of the Year Finalist. 25th February 1995 The Dark Destroyer vs the G-ManNigel Benn and Gerald McClennan Two men with a reputation to defend - a reputation for brutal, unforgiving combat both in the ring and outside it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780224060738
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 25th February 1995 The Dark Destroyer vs the G-ManNigel Benn and Gerald McClennan Two men with a reputation to defend - a reputation for brutal, unforgiving combat both in the ring and outside it.This is the story of what brought these two men together on the night of 25th February 1995 and how that night changed them forever. Seller Inventory # B9780224060738
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