Anthony Joshua
Portrait of a Boxing Hero
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2018
Welbeck Publishing Group (Verlag)
978-1-78739-044-7 (ISBN)
Welbeck Publishing Group (Verlag)
978-1-78739-044-7 (ISBN)
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An illustrated biography of boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
Anthony Joshua: Portrait of a Boxing Hero tells the story of one of the most talented British boxers ever to step into a ring. More than an Olympic gold medallist and a world heavyweight champion – something no British fighter has ever achieved (Lennox Lewis won gold for Canada) – AJ, as he is generally nicknamed, is a genuinely nice guy. It hasn't been an easy journey for the youngster who grew up in Watford; he had his share of troubles and it was his dedication to boxing that turned him in the superstar he is today.
This superbly illustrated biography follows AJ as he made his way in the boxing world, fighting for the Amateur World Championship, in the Olympic Games and then as a professional boxer. As well as Iain Spragg's insightful text, there are comments from those who knew him at every stage of his career. From Finchley Boxing Club – where it started – to the 90,000 crammed into Wembley Stadium when he TKOd Wladimir Klitschko as well as the packed house in Cardiff where he defended his heavyweight crown against Carlos Takam, this a story that will fascinate all boxing fans.
Anthony Joshua: Portrait of a Boxing Hero tells the story of one of the most talented British boxers ever to step into a ring. More than an Olympic gold medallist and a world heavyweight champion – something no British fighter has ever achieved (Lennox Lewis won gold for Canada) – AJ, as he is generally nicknamed, is a genuinely nice guy. It hasn't been an easy journey for the youngster who grew up in Watford; he had his share of troubles and it was his dedication to boxing that turned him in the superstar he is today.
This superbly illustrated biography follows AJ as he made his way in the boxing world, fighting for the Amateur World Championship, in the Olympic Games and then as a professional boxer. As well as Iain Spragg's insightful text, there are comments from those who knew him at every stage of his career. From Finchley Boxing Club – where it started – to the 90,000 crammed into Wembley Stadium when he TKOd Wladimir Klitschko as well as the packed house in Cardiff where he defended his heavyweight crown against Carlos Takam, this a story that will fascinate all boxing fans.
Iain Spragg is a sports journalist who has written for the Daily Telegraph and The Times. As an author he has a number of books to his name including Cristiano Ronaldo: The Ultimate Fan Book, Kicking Off: The Big Book of Football's Funniest Quotes and The History of the World Cup in 100 Objects.
Introduction • A Troubled Child • Taking up Boxing • A Champion Amateur • Olympic Glory • Post-Olympic Conundrum • Turning Pro • Rising through the Ranks • World Champion • The Epic Wladimir Klitschko Fight • What Does the Future Hold?
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.02.2020 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 75 clr photos |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 194 x 260 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78739-044-6 / 1787390446 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78739-044-7 / 9781787390447 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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