- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Pennant Books Ltd (10 Dec 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 095503941X
- ISBN-13: 978-0955039416
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 561,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ireland's best amateur boxing heavyweight is colourful Dubliner Big Joe Egan, who is a former Golden Gloves champion with a long illustrious career that includes fights against eventual World Champions of the calibre of greats like Lewis, Collins and Seldon. Big Joe, as he was affectionately known, never did bridge that gap from top ranked amateur to the pro ranks of boxing's cruel jungle. The reason why it never happened is the story of a big affable Irishman who never got the even rub of the green.
From the Inside Flap
Joe had the heart the size of a lion; we both represented Ireland together in international competitions. It meant more to Joe Egan to represent his nation than it did to fight for a professional title.
Steve Collins ‘The Celtic Warrior’
He is a guy who would die for his friends and would always go out of his way to make sure you are ok.
Jim Rock ‘ The Pink Panther’
I can still recall the deafening noise I could hear of an ecstatic Dublin crowd throwing money into the ring on the night of my world title fight. It was Joe fighting to the last draw of breath in a real bloodbath nubbins fight. Joe always fought wars win, lose or draw.
Dave ‘Boy’ McCauley
Joe Egan is one of those rare commodities a genuine nice guy who could really fight. Circumstances prevented him from reaching his true potential. Nevertheless my big affable friend has never allowed that to damage him as a person because he is a gentleman with a good humoured personality.
Steve Collins ‘The Celtic Warrior’
He is a guy who would die for his friends and would always go out of his way to make sure you are ok.
Jim Rock ‘ The Pink Panther’
I can still recall the deafening noise I could hear of an ecstatic Dublin crowd throwing money into the ring on the night of my world title fight. It was Joe fighting to the last draw of breath in a real bloodbath nubbins fight. Joe always fought wars win, lose or draw.
Dave ‘Boy’ McCauley
Joe Egan is one of those rare commodities a genuine nice guy who could really fight. Circumstances prevented him from reaching his true potential. Nevertheless my big affable friend has never allowed that to damage him as a person because he is a gentleman with a good humoured personality.
Barry McGuigan
When I first met Joe Egan it was like I knew him all my life. Since I have known him he has been a great friend, a great boxer and most importantly a great human being.
Sean Mannion
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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ITS A KNOCK OUT/brilliant read,
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This review is from: Big Joe Egan: The Toughest White Man on the Planet (Hardcover)
having just finished reading joe egans book i have to say it was one of the best sporting biographies ive ever read,and ive read quite a few.from the first page to the last i was hooked.great insight into joes life,hes relationship with mike tyson and others.i recently met joe at the mike tyson after dinner speak in dublins burlington hotel,and he was a real gentleman,he was geat with fans and even though i myself just asked for an autograph he asked me would i like a picture also,which i found very nice.a big man,with a great story and most of all a great guy.anyway as i said before,if your looking for a good read,u wont go far wrong with big joe egan,fantastic stuff.go grab a copy,u wont be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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gentlememan Joe!,
By John C "John" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Big Joe Egan: The Toughest White Man on the Planet (Paperback)
Just read this book and couldnt put it down! Was a great read, was well written with an extremely interesting insight into Joe's life covering all his ups and downs. I had the pleasure of speking to Joe recently and he's as much a gentleman in real life as he comes accross in the book. I recommend that you buy this book now :)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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BUY THIS NOW,
By Allstars "Allstars" (Manchester,UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Big Joe Egan: The Toughest White Man on the Planet (Paperback)
The best biography I have ever read, this is a must buy whether you are a boxing fan or not. I couldn't put this down. An amazing story of courage and determination to overcome whatever life throws at you.
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