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BIG JOE EGAN
‘The toughest white man on the planet’
by Joe Egan |
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256 pages |
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10 Dec 2005 |
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978-0955039416 |
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£16.99 |
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£11.89 + p&p |
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£5.10 |
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| Synopsis |
BIG JOE EGAN, THE HEART OF A LION AMIABLE DUBLINER WHO COULD HAVE BEEN A WORLD CONTENDER.
Ireland’s best amateur boxing heavyweight is colourful Dubliner Big Joe Egan who is a former Golden Gloves champion. In a long illustrious career that included fights against eventual world champions of the calibre of greats like Lennox Lewis, Steve Collins, Bruce Seldon. Big Joe as he was affectionately known never did bridge that gap of a top ranked amateur to survive the pro-ranks of boxing’s cruel jungle. Why and the reason it never really happened is a story of a big affable Irishman who never got the even rub of the green.
A four year spell in New York saw the promising teenager invited to train, spar and live at Mike Tyson’s training camp in the Catskill Mountains with the late great Cus D’Amato. Joe became like a brother to the future world champion Tyson and can tell of a fascinating insight to the real Mike Tyson who once said of Joe after a particular vicious sparring session he was the toughest white man on the planet.
Joe’s personal life came out in all the glare of the world press when dumped by his beautiful blonde fiancée, who in turn became the long term lover of the River Dance multi-millionaire hoofer Michael Flatley. The two men became love rivals for attention of Lisa Murphy and with both men having a love of boxing, news of their feud appeared in the press quoting Lord of the Ring v Lord of the Dance in a showdown.
Next up was an opportunity to run a pub business in the Irish community of Birmingham that saw him shot by armed men from an organised protection racket. The ensuing battle found the boxer charged with attempted murder. Later dropped only to see a further downward spiral when convicted and sent to prison for a luxury car ringing scam run from the premises of his pub.
After 12 years out of the ring Joe decided to return to make his boxing comeback after contacting his friend Mike Tyson. Big Joe Egan the toughest white man on the planet was back. |
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16 Reviews 
by John C "John" (Dublin, Ireland) on 15 Feb 2007
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 :)
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by John C "John" (Dublin, Ireland) on 15 Feb 2007
by R. PLAISTER "Rob P" (Birmingham, UK.) on 2 Jan 2007
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, and am so glad that I did. Joe recalls events with unnering accuracy and emotion, the stories about Mike Tyson and of The Lyndhurst pub, are the things films are made of. Come on Joe, lets see you in Hollywood soon.
Buy this, you won't regret it.
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by R. PLAISTER "Rob P" (Birmingham, UK.) on 2 Jan 2007
by Allstars "Allstars" (Manchester,UK) on 13 Dec 2006
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.
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by Allstars "Allstars" (Manchester,UK) on 13 Dec 2006
by Mr. Ian Butterworth on 1 Nov 2006
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. Throughout the book it is just like Joe himself is sat next to you reading through his journey of the boxing world from start to finsh. I gaurentee this is one of the best books you ever buy!! It is definately one of mine and i believe it is now coming out in paperback with a full new chapter and 16 extra pages of pictures. Brilliant A++++++
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by Mr. Ian Butterworth on 1 Nov 2006
by N. Greavy (Birmingham, England) on 28 Aug 2006
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
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by N. Greavy (Birmingham, England) on 28 Aug 2006
by Joanne Crook (preston, uk) on 25 May 2006
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 gripped from the first page to the very last. Such an honest account of his life as a fighter and a gentleman to say the least. A great read for anyone whether you're a boxing fan or not and I will definately be recommending this book to many!
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by Joanne Crook (preston, uk) on 25 May 2006
by paul smith (manchester, lancashire United Kingdom) on 10 April 2006
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
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by paul smith (manchester, lancashire United Kingdom) on 10 April 2006
by "newpratty" on 3 April 2006
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 ANYBODY.
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by "newpratty" on 3 April 2006
by C. morgan "jim morgan" (carlow,ireland.) on 28 Mar 2006
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.
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by C. morgan "jim morgan" (carlow,ireland.) on 28 Mar 2006
by Roger Cunningham on 22 Mar 2006
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.
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by Roger Cunningham on 22 Mar 2006
by Pauline Foster (Birmingham) on 24 Feb 2006
My heart and mind have been captured! I experienced the entire spectrum of emotions any individual could possibly endure, whilst being totally engrossed. Fiction doesn't come near to the realities contained within Joe's Story.
My utmost respect to the author for his very obvious backbone, his strength of character as was witnessed, but most importantly for his ability to hold my attention for an uninterrupted 6 hours.
EXCELLENT & EXHILERATING!!!
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by Pauline Foster (Birmingham) on 24 Feb 2006
by A Customer on 19 Jan 2006
A Great Read, Gets better as you get into it, some great stories and a gripping realism.
I would recommend this book to anyone!
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by A Customer on 19 Jan 2006
by "kenpritch" on 19 Jan 2006
Great read , I could not put it down once I started to read it . Not only does the reader get an insight into the real Mike Tyson but also into one of the most interesting boxing personalities I have had the good fortune to meet . Some great stories about Joe's rise through the amateur ranks , the unbelievable treatment he received from the Irish Boxing Board and his ultimate decision to quit through injury only to come back in his late 30's for one last hurrah plus an insight into his life outside of boxing . Great !
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by "kenpritch" on 19 Jan 2006
by craic (Birmingham, England) on 9 Jan 2006
It’s not often that you pick up a book and read it from start to finish without a break. This was the case with this truly remarkable life story, one of the best books I’ve read in years.
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by craic (Birmingham, England) on 9 Jan 2006
by A Customer on 1 Dec 2005
A great rollercoaster of a book. You will be gripped from page one.
Well done 'Big' Joe and Cass. 2 very respected men.
Tel Currie
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by A Customer on 1 Dec 2005 
by "jackanory69" on 18 Nov 2005
More than just a story about some boxer who hit the ropes, cracking story of how it can all go wrong, with the forward by Mike Tyson this book will be up there with the best sellers at xmas.
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