War, Baby

The Glamour of Violence

Kevin Mitchell

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Yellow Jersey Press
15 February 2003

History: specific events & topics; Boxing

An astonishing piece of boxing writing, detailing one of the most vicious, controversial and tragic fights of the last thirty years, between Britain's Nigel Benn and American Gerald McClellan.

25th February 1995

The Dark Destroyer vs the G-Man Nigel Benn and Gerald McClennan

Two men with a reputation to defend

- a reputation for brutal, unforgiving combat both in the ring and outside it. Ostensibly, they were fighting for a world title and a lot of money, the stuff of professional boxing. But this fight was different.

It was a rare collision of wills, and few present had seen anything like it.

After ten of the most gruelling and vicious rounds that the sport of boxing has ever witnessed McClellan finally was defeated.

He knelt in his corner on one knee in submission. And he never got up.

This is the story of what brought these two men together on the night of 25th February 1995 and how that night changed them forever.

It's a story too about those associated with the promotion of public fist-fighting, who bend morality to suit their needs.

It's a story that attempts to unravel the glamour of violence.

William Hill Sports Book of the Year Finalist.

By: Kevin Mitchell
Imprint: Yellow Jersey Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 149g
ISBN: 9780224060738
ISBN 10: 0224060732
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 February 2003
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kevin Mitchell is the boxing and tennis correspondent for the Observer and Guardian. He is the author of Jacob's Beach- The Mob, the Garden and the Golden Age of Boxing, and the co-author of Frank Bruno's autobiography Frank, which won the Best Autobiography category of the British Sports Book Awards.

Reviews for War, Baby: The Glamour of Violence

""An acutely intelligent, even-handed analysis of the characters, history and all-round horrible wonders of boxing's brutality and beauty. Solid, straight-talking and as rock'n'roll as sports writing gets"" The Scotsman ""Powerfully taut account of Benn v McClellan brawl captures boxing's farce and nobility"" Observer ""The boxing book to end all boxing books... compellingly unputdownable"" Guardian