While Myler's vast wealth of knowledge of boxing and his ability to probe its underbelly are hugely impressive, his blow-by-blow accounts of the fights make the book all the more readable . . . As an exposé, it's a knockout

An irresistible read

The tales leave a feeling of unearthing a whole new side to the fight game

Myler is particularly adept at providing readers with a bigger picture, adding background, names and locations away from the ring which have had a direct influence upon outcomes inside of it

Myler tells each story with vigour and diligence

Despite not being a particular fan of the sport of boxing, Kevin Mitchell's compelling knowledge of the personalities involved in the fight game in the 20th century, coupled with a staccato writing style got my attention quickly and kept it to the very last page... Overall a really high recommendation as one of my favourite sports books for some time'

'It's an enthralling, eye-opening read, even for those with no interest in the sport'

Lurid and fascinating tale of the powers behind the scenes in New York, then capital of the boxing world.

A colourful romp through Georgian London and its scoundrels and chancers

Genuinely funny

Made me chuckle

Hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes

An irreverent and funny take on cycling’s biggest race from a man who has seen it up close every year since 2003

I found his behind-the-scenes look at the famous race both highly amusing and telling in equal measure

Cycling at its best is fiercely cosmopolitan and internationalist, Boulting provides the kind of commentary the sport deserves, and will need if it is to fulfil its undoubted potential to reach out and grow