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[waller]

As I've said previously, I've only started getting into boxing the past 12-18 months. Got a book recommendation from this forum, Four Kings, and I f***ing love it. Half way through it in about a week (which is slow, but good for me). I've always known the name 'Sugar Ray Leonard', but I didn't know how much of a great boxer he was. Best bit so far is SRL forcing Duran to quit late in the fight. 'No mas!'.

Anyone else read it?

[Haynesey]

Read most of it, an excellent book. I would recommend Roberto Duran's biography 'Hands of Stone' by Christian Giudice if you want to find out more about the 'No Mas' incident, aswell as Duran's fascinating background and legendary career.

[Notts Loyal]

yeh waller im reading it at the moment aswell mate, have you finished it yet?

[Bolton Dave]

I've read it - finished it a couple of months ago, quality book (thanks for the loan of it Harty - will get it back to you soon)

[waller]

yeh waller im reading it at the moment aswell mate, have you finished it yet?

Three chapters to go. Wish I was there for the Hagler-Hearns fight like! Three rounds (I think it was) of absolute war.

To the poster who suggested Hands of Stone, I've bought it for myself for xmas.

[Wheelchair]

One of the best books I've read in ages.

[Bolton Dave]

Three chapters to go. Wish I was there for the Hagler-Hearns fight like! Three rounds (I think it was) of absolute war.

To the poster who suggested Hands of Stone, I've bought it for myself for xmas.

Have you seen the fight of Hagler v Hearns on youtube etc? It was like a pub fight, 2 boxers determined to hurt the other and win. Absolute quality, makes some fights look like a dance competition (McDonagh v Small 4 one). One of the best 3 rounds you will see.

[Wheelchair]

One of the best 3 rounds you will see.

Especially the opening round.

[Alba]

Read it , great book.

[Wheelchair]

http://www.livefight.com/boxingforum/index.php/topic,978.0.html

To download Hagler-Hearns. What a fight!

[waller]

Have you seen the fight of Hagler v Hearns on youtube etc? It was like a pub fight, 2 boxers determined to hurt the other and win. Absolute quality, makes some fights look like a dance competition (McDonagh v Small 4 one). One of the best 3 rounds you will see.

Watched it many a times on YouTube and linked it to several of my mates aswell. Absolute classic.

[King Cotto]

Watched it many a times on YouTube and linked it to several of my mates aswell. Absolute classic.

This is a must for you: Roberto Duran 'Beyond the Glory' http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=roberto+duran&emb=0#q=roberto+duran&emb=0&qvid=roberto+duran&vid=3110954272153171674&dur=3&view=2

If the link doesn't work just go to google videos, type in roberto duran (over 20 mins). Great watch. Haven't read the book but will do when I have time.

Here also an interesting story about the (in)famous 'No mas'

'In the November re-match, however, Durán shockingly quit. Leonard has said that his strategy was to use speed and agility to taunt and frustrate Durán, believing it was his best chance of winning the fight.[6] In round 8, Durán turned around, walked to his corner and gave up, supposedly saying the now famous words, "no más" (no more). However, he claims to have actually said, "No quiero pelear con el payaso." (Meaning "I do not want to fight with this clown.") Another version of events has him saying, in Spanish, "I can't continue". Referee Octavio Meyran, perhaps as incredulous as was the rest of the world at what he was seeing, asked Durán if he was sure, and Durán then said, "No más, no más" (no more, no more). In violation of what any professional fighter does on the day of a fight, Durán gorged himself after the weigh-in, claimed he quit because he was having stomach cramps.[3] The controversy regarding this bout continues to be a mystery.'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Duran

[Skav]

I think one of the best boxing books I've read is Nigel Benn's autobiography. It's balls to the wall!

I got Duran's auto, it's a good read.

[Wheelchair]

I think one of the best boxing books I've read is Nigel Benn's autobiography. It's balls to the wall!

I got Duran's auto, it's a good read.

I nearly bought it the other day, but is it truthfull? Autobios have often been a bit of a lie in the past.

[thepowerdavies]

Read most of it, an excellent book. I would recommend Roberto Duran's biography 'Hands of Stone' by Christian Giudice if you want to find out more about the 'No Mas' incident, aswell as Duran's fascinating background and legendary career.

Ive just got my hands on a copy!! Probably wont start reading til after New Year now. My sister has picked up some Tommy Hearns book for me off Play.com aswell?? Not sure if its new or what??