- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Pennant Books Ltd; revised and updated ed edition (25 Nov 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 190601566X
- ISBN-13: 978-1906015664
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,644,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Author Brian Belton skilfully tells the tale of a tough, talented and heroic fighter . . . A rollercoaster ride from rags to riches to rags, we should be thankful that Teddy Baldock's tale and legacy wasn't lost forever. Highly recommended. --Men's World
An excellent book . . . detailing the many highs and lows of the life of former British and Commonwealth (British Empire) champion Teddy Baldock. --Boxing News
An excellent book . . . detailing the many highs and lows of the life of former British and Commonwealth (British Empire) champion Teddy Baldock. --Boxing News
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Teddy Baldock is enshrined in the record books as Britain's youngest ever world boxing champion. His brilliant skills and colourful style saw him fight in such famous venues as Madison Square Gardens and on the same cards as the likes of James J. Braddock (the 'Cinderella Man'). At 19, the Pride of Poplar defeated the USA's Archie Bell at the Royal Albert Hall for the World bantamweight title in one of the greatest bouts between boxing's little men. He would never know such heights again, although, after he retired from a distinguished career of over 80 fights, he remained a hero in the East End long after his heyday in the ring. Teddy's story is the stuff of legend; in his prime, his fame was such that he rubbed shoulders with dukes and earls and the Prince of Wales asked to shake his hand. In 1971, however, he died penniless in an Essex infirmary; he didn't even have his own pyjamas. The man who had thrilled packed boxing arenas was completely forgotten ... until the publication of Teddy Baldock, the Pride of Poplar. Now, in this revised and expanded edition, the author illuminates such poignant historical details as Jack Dempsey's regard for Baldock. For the American world heavyweight remains a legend to this day, while the plucky little Englishman he admired died in destitute obscurity . . .
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real Fighter Real Fights,
By BrockleyHuts "BH" (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Teddy Baldock: The Pride of Poplar: 1 (Hardcover)
Brilliant book about one of our lesser known world champs. These guys seemed to fight once a week for about ten years. He won a fortune, lost a fortune and ended up pretty much down and out, but he sure lived a life. You really get a sense of the era he lived it and the poverty around the East End.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A Real tribute to a real British ring legend.,
By Mythbuster (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Teddy Baldock: The Pride of Poplar: 1 (Hardcover)
In an age where many British boxers reach millionaire and so called legend status long before they actually achieve anything in the square ring this book is a breath of fresh air.
Teddy Baldock, achieved more in his reletively short career than many other boxers ever did and at last this forgotten warrior's story has been put in to print. Much like Baldock's career the book has no holds barred, taking the reader on a journey of the highs and lows of Teddy's life in and out of the ring. If you are looking for a sugary tale of life try one the biographies written by 19 year old 'superstars' (chapter 1 My paper round) If you want a well written gritty look at a true working class hero who had everything and ended up with nothing then this is for you, whether you are an avid boxing fan or not. It is a truely fantastic read.
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