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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
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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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
Format: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
Format: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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not a knockout!
I bought this book based on the 5 star review on Amazon, its an entertaining enough read but certainly not a 5 star book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Book Review
Great read
I had the pleasure of working with Joe on a film shoot and had to get this book. It is a true and honest account of a man growing up in a tough place and he writes from the heart. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. W. D. Bagnall
What a read!
This book runined by Girlfriends Xmas for 2006, as I just could not put down. Having briefly met the legend that is Joe Egan recently, I was fascinated to read about his life,... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by R. PLAISTER
Brilliant Book, Cannot put it down!!! Gripping
Joe Egan or Big Joe has he is well known is a fantastic person, and this book just proves what an amazin character he is. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2006 by Mr. Ian Butterworth
very good read
A very entertaining read that is hard to put down. Provides readers with a different side of Mike Tyson that the media choses not to show
Published on 28 Aug 2006 by N. Greavy
boxing fan or not you will love this!!
An absolutely brilliant book and fantastic pictures! One of the best I have read in a long time. This is a book where you just have to read it in one sitting as it will keep you... Read more
Published on 25 May 2006 by Joanne Crook
top book
A great read for fans of boxing ,and for those who just like a good book, really good story about one of the true gents of boxing
Published on 10 April 2006 by paul smith
big joe egan
IHAVE READ NUMEROUS BOOKS FROM MOHAMMED ALI,ROY SHAW,PAUL GASCOIGNE,TO GEOFF THOMPSON AND MANY MORE BUT THIS BOOK BIG JOE EGAN IS BY FAR THE BEST IVE READ I WOULD RECOMEND THIS TO... Read more
Published on 3 April 2006 by "newpratty"
Big Joe Egan
Excellent book. A must read a true story about a real fighter not just in the ring but in life itself. Even if you are not a boxing fan this is a great book 10 out of 10.
Published on 22 Mar 2006 by Roger Cunningham
Totally Encapsulating!!!
My heart and mind have been captured! I experienced the entire spectrum of emotions any individual could possibly endure, whilst being totally engrossed. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2006 by Pauline Foster
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