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No Ordinary Joe: The Autobiography of the Greatest British Boxer of Our Time
In March 2006, the fiery son of an Italian immigrant to Wales stepped into the ring to face his destiny — a fight with the American boxer billed as the next Mike Tyson, Jeff Lacy — and won. Calzaghe’s autobiography charts his road to success.
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this was the best autobiography i have read so far barring perhaps Muhammad alis. one thing that came through each chapter was the close relationship him and his father seemed to have. hoe his father pushed him from an early age and went on runs with him to build up his fitness. he won all 46 of his fights and had voer 30 knockouts. in his last three fights he beat Michael kessler in 2007 and both Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones junior in 2008. his stamina and work rate were incredible as was his
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I was fortunate enough to get to watch Calzaghe fight live, against Mikkel Kessler, in Cardiff Millenium Stadium. I followed him throughout his career and can honestly say he was the most amazing fighter. I believe that his record places him among the very best to have ever graced the sport. The ferocity in how he attacked Kessler and the grace about which he danced the ring, were truly a sight to behold. Joe's autobiography is an outstanding read. Here we have a legend in his own words. The ear
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Isn't he beautiful to stare at? Oh, sorry! Just daydreaming there...
I read this book not because Joe is the greatest boxer of our time, or handsome in a rough and ready sort of way, but because I wanted to get into the mind of a fighter and find out what makes them fight even when every last cell in their body says 'GIVE UP!'
Is Joe a great writer? Errrr, no. But(!) the book succeeds because it has heart.
'The reason I fight is simple: I like to win. I see boxing as an art. Hit and not be hit. yes ...more
I read this book not because Joe is the greatest boxer of our time, or handsome in a rough and ready sort of way, but because I wanted to get into the mind of a fighter and find out what makes them fight even when every last cell in their body says 'GIVE UP!'
Is Joe a great writer? Errrr, no. But(!) the book succeeds because it has heart.
'The reason I fight is simple: I like to win. I see boxing as an art. Hit and not be hit. yes ...more
A very open and honest account of how Joe came up from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful boxers in history. Joe discusses his family history and charts his boxing career from the moment he first stepped into the ring to his bout with Jeff Lacy. He is candid about each stage of his career and how this affects him and his family. Shows how down to earth Joe has stayed despite the apparant glitz and glamour of the boxing world.
An good insight into the background and thoughts of Joe Calzaghe, one of Britain's most successful boxers of all time. An easy read which was entertaining and informative. He also avoided the pitfall of using an autobiography as a vehicle to settle old scores or disrespect others. Some comments quoted from boxing writers about some of his fights not all of which were glowing, which also added to the overall book's credibility.
Probably one of the better sporting autobiographies I've read so far. He does go into detail about some of his fights and is able to describe what it's like to be in the ring, though ultimately it is 3 or 4 chapters too long.
Excellent read about Joe's determination to be the best and finally get the recognition he deserved
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