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LIVERPOOL DAILY POST
'A magnificent biography.'
THE INDEPENDENT
'The sheer flow of drama and the extraordinary variety of Mace's life make this a book to be recommended.'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I first heard of Jem Mace nearly 50 years ago while training as schoolboy boxer in a run down old gym in Liverpool. My introduction to Mace was from hearing the question, "Who is the former heaveyweight champion of the world buried in Anfield cemetery, here in Liverpool." From that moment my curiosity about Mace as followed me down the years both through research into Mace and my involvment with the Merseyside Former Boxers Association's efforts to have a headstone erected on the site of his grave.
Until this book Mace's life as been one of mystery with no one able to link together his private life with his boxing life. Graham Gordon as done this and laid the mystery's and myths to rest.
Gordon as given us a detailed account of Maces private life and his boxing career to present a compeling story of the life and times of the Father of Modern Boxing. As an avid reader of boxing for 50 years, this is one of the best boxing books of the bare-knuckle era I have ever read. Terry Kavanagh, Liverpool, UK.
Until this book Mace's life as been one of mystery with no one able to link together his private life with his boxing life. Graham Gordon as done this and laid the mystery's and myths to rest.
Gordon as given us a detailed account of Maces private life and his boxing career to present a compeling story of the life and times of the Father of Modern Boxing. As an avid reader of boxing for 50 years, this is one of the best boxing books of the bare-knuckle era I have ever read. Terry Kavanagh, Liverpool, UK.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Jem was an incredible personality who, in spite of being born into rural poverty, made a huge impact world wide. His example provided the springboard for the change from sport being organised by and for the aristocracy to being organised for professional sportsmen and mass spectators. His stature is only now begining to be recognised after a century of being written out of history by Hollywood propaganda. This book goes a long way to redressing the balance. The description of the bare knuckle scene and Jem's part in it is impressive.
Jem's private life would today keep several tabloid journalists busy full time, and although the author gives a good outline I finished the book feeling I would like more detail!
Jem's private life would today keep several tabloid journalists busy full time, and although the author gives a good outline I finished the book feeling I would like more detail!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is a fascinating well-researched account of the life of a founding father of modern boxing, who fought through the transitional period when the grisly bouts of bare-knuckle prizefighting gave way to the much more controlled world of boxing that we know today. Jem Mace appears to have had a great influence on style and presentation.
He got into many scrapes during his fighting career and also had a complicated love life.
All aspects of his life, including his time in Australia and America, are covered in detail by the author who keeps the narrative flowing nicely.
There are many evocative illustrations, many of them photographs.
He got into many scrapes during his fighting career and also had a complicated love life.
All aspects of his life, including his time in Australia and America, are covered in detail by the author who keeps the narrative flowing nicely.
There are many evocative illustrations, many of them photographs.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
FROM THE DAYS WHEN BOXERS REALLY DID LIVE ON KNUCKLE 'BUTTIES'....
The story of Jem Mace ,bareknuckle fighter,womaniser and compulsive gambler. This book is an exhaustive study ,but very easy to read and enjoyable to read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. Leatherbarrow
Exemplary
I found this work to be inspirational both in terms of its subject matter and its obvious rigor. Seemingly, no stone is left unturned here. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. G. Scott
History lesson in Sport, life and runination
Jem Mace is a remarkable character and chaners are you are only interested in reading this book becuae you know something of him and hsi main sporting love, Boxing. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by S. Glover
More than just a boxing book
In addition to providing a detailed account of Mace's boxing career, this book gives a fascinating insight into the social and sporting life of Victorian England, and contemporary... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by C. W. Corlett
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