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The knockout
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"This book delivers the knockout."
— Steve Bunce"The knockout is the ultimate way of victory. What Andy has captured in this book is everything great about it."
— Tony Bellew, former WBC World Cruiserweight champion
Andy Clarke, Sky Sports’ lead boxing commentator and one of the nation’s most respected boxing pundits, goes in search of the knockout: the most dramatic and devastating moment in sport.
How does it feel to land that ultimate blow? How does it feel to suffer it?
The Knockout assesses the impact it has on the fighters and the people close to it, and asks what it takes—mentally, physically, and emotionally—for a person to enter an arena where the stakes are unimaginably high.Agony and ecstasy, triumph and disaster, hope and despair, self-belief and doubt—The Knockout embraces it all, with interviews and insights from the following boxing insiders and experts:
Boxers: Carl Froch, Ricky Hatton, David Haye, Tony Bellew, Amir Khan, Deontay Wilder, Jamie Moore, Matthew Macklin, Johnny Nelson, Anthony Yarde, Scott Welch, Fabio Wardley, Karriss Artingstall, Lauren Price, Spencer Oliver, Anthony Crolla
Trainers: Teddy Atlas, Billy Graham, Peter Fury, Dave Coldwell, Joe Gallagher, Mark Seltzer
Referees: Kenny Bayless, Marcus McDonnell, Charlie Fitch, Victor Loughlin
Promoters: Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn
Observers: Steve Bunce, Thomas Hauser, Tris Dixon, Dr. Neil Scott, Sara CheneryPart macro, part micro exploration, the narrative moves through the physical, psychological, social, and even philosophical aspects of the knockout. With insights from renowned commentators, fighters, coaches, doctors, and family members, this is the most complete examination of the finishing blow that brings a fight to a sudden close—and the lasting repercussions that follow.
Featuring extensive coverage of Froch vs Groves II—the epic rematch that saw Carl Froch deliver the final punch of his career to end a fierce rivalry—The Knockout goes deeper than ever into the phenomenon. It also explores male vulnerability and the delicate psychological toll knockouts can take, particularly once experienced firsthand.
"I love the knockout, the big finish. I love how conclusive it is. It settles the argument once and for all. This book took me back to those massive moments in my career."
— Carl Froch, three-time world Super Middleweight champion
- About The Author
- After graduating from King's College, Cambridge with a degree in Classics, Andy Clarke took an interesting route from the study of ancient art and literature to sports broadcasting with a focus on boxing. He did it the traditional way learning the ropes in radio at Talksport before moving to TV where he's now lead boxing commentator at Sky Sports after also working for the likes of the BBC, Channel 5 and ESPN amongst many others in over twenty years in the industry.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781836001591
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Aurum Press, (05 June 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Weight
- 500 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 17 mm
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