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Dive into the world of sports literature with us at "Talking Sports Books". For 6 years, we've been the go-to platform for in-depth discussions on sports narratives. Join us on this journey as we explore the stories behind the books.

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Below are details of all the recent books that have been featured on the podcast click on books below for details to listen to the podcasts go to the Podcast home page where you can find every podcast that has been published over the last 5 years.

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Donald McRae "The Last Bell" Life Death Boxing

Donald McRae "The Last Bell" Life Death Boxing

On the new edition of "Talking Sports Books" The Last Bell: Donald McRae’s Powerful Journey Through Six Tumultuous Years in Boxing In The Last Bell, award-winning sportswriter Donald McRae delivers one of the most compelling boxing books of the decade—a deeply personal and brutally honest exploration of the sport’s highs, heartbreaks, and haunting contradictions from 2018 to 2024. Named Book of the Month by The Herald, and praised by BBC Radio 4’s Mike Williams as “one of the most engaging sports books I’ve read for a long time,” this riveting account goes far beyond the ropes. As McRae grapples with profound personal loss—the death of his sister and the decline of his parents—he returns to the ring, searching for meaning in the sport that shaped his life. Through unforgettable encounters with modern greats like Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Katie Taylor, and Canelo Álvarez, McRae captures both the thrill of world championship glory and the devastating costs of a career built on violence. From Fury’s miraculous comeback to the crowning of the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the 21st century, The Last Bell is an unflinching ringside seat to boxing’s most electrifying moments—and its darkest corners. McRae confronts corruption, doping, and sportswashing, peeling back the glamour to expose the often harsh reality behind the spectacle. At its core, The Last Bell is not just about boxing. It’s about life, grief, resilience, and redemption. McRae’s most personal book yet, it asks the hard questions: Why do we love a sport so brutal? And what happens when the final bell tolls? #boxing

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