- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Mainstream Publishing (10 Nov 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845960203
- ISBN-13: 978-1845960209
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 626,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When, in 2000, following an annual MRI scan, Wayne McCullough was diagnosed as having a cyst on his brain and told he might never box again, he began the longest struggle of his controversial career. The BBBC withheld his licence to fight in the UK, then, just when it seemed he would never box in Britain again, the decision was reversed. He returned to his beloved Belfast in 2002 to defeat Russian Nikolai Eremeev in a dramatic fourth-round victory. From his early life on the Shankill Road to training with the great Eddie Futch in Las Vegas, "Pocket Rocket: Don't Quit!" details the ups and downs of McCullough's life as a world champion boxer and as an ambassador for his sport and his country. Raised during Northern Ireland's troubles, in one of Belfast's toughest areas, McCullough chose to use his fists in the ring. In 1995 he finally achieved his dream when he was crowned WBC bantamweight world champion, beating Yasuei Yakushiji in Nagoya, Japan. Bringing a gentleness to an often gruesome sport, "Pocket Rocket: Don't Quit!" is an honest account of Wayne McCullough's life in his own words. He writes about Mat Tinley, the TV executive who took him to the States to embark on his boxing career as a pro, and gives an account of his major fights, including grueling contests against Naseem Hamed, Erik Morales and Scott Harrison. He describes the labour of love that has been boxing for him since the age of eight and looks to the future, after his second defeat at the hands of Oscar Larios. Will he have the chance to take back the six minutes of his boxing life that were stolen from him by the ringside doctor who stopped his 2005 title fight? McCullough has stood toe-to-toe with 11 world champions and remained on his feet to the end. "Pocket Rocket: Don't Quit!" reveals the character of a man regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of his generation.
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From the Shankill to the Strip – the Life of a World Champion.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Just finished reading 'Dont Quit' by Wayne McCullough. The might of this little man from Belfast is evident on every page. His memory of amateur fight days are spoken of as vividly as if they'd happened last week and the excruitating ordeals he's faced in Belfast over a failed brain scan and in Glasgow over a heart scare are documented in such a way that they almost jumped out of the page at me as I was hooked on every word and every chapter of this great book. It also struck me, as a female reader, that this guy has such a human and soft side away from the ring. A bit cliched but it made me laugh and it made me cry. A great stocking filler for this Christmas!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a book. I could not put it down. I usually don't read books but I like Wayne as a fighter and thought I would learn something about him when I read it. I was right. He goes into so much detail and is really brave to allow his fans into his world. The ups and downs. The good times and bad times. I couldn't believe how fantastic the book was. It's a movie waiting to happen. I'd be first in line to see it. I'm sure there is more to his life than what could fit in this book and I'd love to see it up on the big screen. Wayne is an amazing writer in RING magazine and on several websites and now this book proves that he has a long career ahead of him as a writer or even better, as a commentator. He knows what he's talking about and everyone, even a boxing fan like me, can understand it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm a huge boxing and have read many books on the sport but this is definitely up there with the best. It's a terrific insight into the life of an amateur and professional fighter. He takes you through each of his fights and you feel you're in the ring with him, taking the shots with legends like Morales & Hamed, and as Wayne will say himself- his style means we takes a lot of shots!. His heart & courage along with the fact that he's a highly respected ambassador for the sport makes this an inspirational read for any boxer or sports fan alike.. Highly Recommended
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