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Journeymen : The Other Side of the Boxing Business, a New Perspective on the Noble Art, Paperback / softback Book

Journeymen : The Other Side of the Boxing Business, a New Perspective on the Noble Art Paperback / softback

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Journeymen tells a story that is often purposely ignored - that of the modern-day boxers who lose for a living.

Far from huge purses and pay-per-view hype, the book lays bare the reality of the boxing business and the way it works in small-hall venues countrywide.

October 2013 saw the 100th and final fight in the career of East London's Johnny Greaves, remarkable in that he won only four contests.

He took fights at short notice, facing young prospects with the implicit understanding that he was not there to win.

Journeymen features in-depth interviews with Greaves and other men who have similarly served the fight game, including Kristian Laight (180 defeats), Jason Nesbitt (178) and Daniel Thorpe (113).

Though sometimes dark, their tales reveal humour, wisdom and sporting pride: the journeymen eschew glamour, make the best of what they have and face the world with a smile and a wink.

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