Irish thunder by bob halloran, 9780762769865, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Read irish thunder the hard life and times of micky ward by bob halloran available from rakuten kobo. And to top it all off the movie the fighter staring mark wahlberg. After boxing legend arturo gatti was found dead in a brazilian hotel room last week, his ring rival and friend irish micky ward said that part of him died also. Bob halloran began his tenure as weekend sports anchor at wcvb in january 2003.
And, hot on the heels of the film deal, an authorised biography, irish thunder. Micky ward, the renowned boxer from lowell and subject of the awardwinning film the fighter, appeared at the tewksbury senior center on saturday, june 2, in order to promote his book, which. The fighter true story real micky ward, dickie eklund. Jan 25, 2019 in the final chapter, arturo thunder gatti and irish micky ward met in the ring for the third and final time to close the book on their epic rivalry that started 35 months ago where. The screenplay was written by screenwriters scott silver, paul tamasy, and eric johnson. Where do you start to write a description on this book about irish micky ward. Ward participated in street fights from an early age and wasforever known by his opponents and spectators as the underdog. The hard life and times of micky ward about wards life and boxing career was written by bob halloran in 2008. The story behind the major motion picture the fighter, starring mark wahlberg and christian bale, irish thunder is about. Mickys dramatic victories inside the ring are recounted in detail, but it is his victory outside the. He challenged once for the ibf light welterweight title in 1997, and held the wbu light welterweight title in 2000. Irish thunder biographer discusses micky wards fall, rise. Irish micky ward grew up in the 1970s and 80s as a tough kid from lowell, massachusetts a town where boxers were once bred as a means of survival. Dec 05, 2007 recently released was a book entitled irish thunder the hard life and times of micky ward which came out in november of this year.
Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Irish micky ward grew up in the 1970s and 80s as a tough kid from lowell, massachusettsa town where young men became boxers as a means of survival. Truth is, a short intro is voiced by micky ward, and the entire book voiced by lobley, who as a new york native, puts on an obnoxious exaggerated boston area accent to narrate micky ward s perspective. Ward s biography, written by bob halloran and titled irish thunder. A wrenching account of life in bluecollar america, this is a story.
Micky ward, the renowned boxer from lowell and subject of the awardwinning film the fighter, appeared at the tewksbury senior center on saturday. The hard life and times of micky ward by bob halloran are available to borrow from the pollard memorial library discuss the books. Irish thunder king county library system overdrive. Ward is widely known for his trilogy of fights with arturo gatti, two of which received fight of the. With mark wahlberg, christian bale, amy adams, melissa leo. Micky ward fought his last three fights against a canadian italian fighter who later committed suicide got killed unresolved called arturo gatti. Halloran recently sat for an interview about ward, his biography and the irish brand in boxing, as well as the hit motion picture that shares his books focus. But with hisincredible ability to suddenly drop an opponent late in a fight with histrademark left hook, he kept proving. His book irish thunder focused on the life story of micky ward, as does the movie. Irish micky ward grew up in the 1970s and 80s as atough kid from lowell, massachusettsa town where young men became boxers as ameans of survival. Honestly the accent is like nails on a chalkboard to an actual ma native. Micky ward biographer bob halloran helped make the.
Great book but description says narration by micky ward with bill lobley. Micky ward came up on the hard streets of lowell and fought his way up through the ranks of the boxing world, earning a place in history through his three epic duels with fighter arturo galli. Dec 10, 2010 boxoffice sensations mark wahlberg and christian bale star in the fighter, in theaters december 10, 2010, and irish thunder is the story behind the film, the story of irish micky ward s unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. The hard life and times of micky ward, discusses much of eklunds life and career. The hard life and times of micky ward tells the story of the local scrappers ups and downs, theres one more character the. There is a book based on micky wards life and career. But with hisincredible ability to suddenly drop an opponent late in. In the final chapter, arturo thunder gatti and irish micky ward met in the ring for the third and final time to close the book on their. The hard life and times of micky ward lyons press and inspired the dropkick murphys song warriors code, with the boxers image gracing the cover of the irishamerican punk bands album of the same name. Lowell boxing legend micky ward facing charges in fight.
Micky s dramatic victories inside the ring are recounted in detail, but it is his victory outside the ring that will leave the reader inspired. The hard life and times of micky ward, based on the life of the lowell native whose trilogy of fights against champion arturo gatti captured the imagination of sports fans worldwide. Jun 06, 2008 ward has also been featured in a book irish thunder. The hard life and times of micky ward is a great biography of the blue collar boxer from lowell, ma. Feb 27, 2011 the fighter credits local author, anchor news anchor and author bob halloran wrote irish thunder, about lowell boxer micky ward, the subject of the fighter. Bob hallorans book irish thunder is considered by many to be the definitive source on micky ward and his halfbrother dickie eklund. As stated in bob hallorans book irish thunder, mickys mom, alice ward, who was then also acting as his manager, could have talked a determined micky out of the fight. He also travels the united states with micky ward, giving motivational speeches to college students. A hard worker who overcame bad luck, bad management, and chronic pain in his hands, he avoided the pitfall of poverty and deadend work that plagued lowell to become a golden gloves junior. Irish thunder biographer discusses micky wards fall.
Apr 28, 2011 his book irish thunder focused on the life story of micky ward, as does the movie. This is the official public figure page of former wbu boxing champion, irish micky ward. Right from the beginning, bob illustrates the vision of lowell, a once proud boxing town that had become a haven. Ward has also been featured in a book irish thunder. Recently released was a book entitled irish thunder the hard life and times of micky ward which came out in november of this year.
Based on the story of micky ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness. Halloran chronicles irish micky wards life as a boxer, from his broken hand to his three legendary fights against arturo gatti not in the film. Irish micky ward pledges brain to bu bu today boston. The true story of life before and beyond the fighter by micky ward with joe layden and irish thunder.
Eklund now works as a personal trainer and boxing coach in new england. Bob halloran does an excellent job chronicling micky s career and the trials and tribulations he faced to get there. The hard life and times of micky ward about ward s life and boxing career was written by bob halloran in 2008. Milton, ma bob halloran penned a book about the lowell boxer before the movie the fighter. Boxoffice sensations mark wahlberg and christian bale star in the fighter, in theaters december 10, 2010, and irish thunder is the story behind the film, the story of irish micky wards unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. With the success of the critically acclaimed, academy awardwinning film the fighter, the world stood up and cheered for the inspiring true story of micky ward a heartandsoul warrior who overcame the odds to make history in the ring. The story of boxer irish micky ward s unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. However, she instead negotiated for a bigger payday, upping mickys purse from fifteen thousand to seventeen thousand five hundred. To receive updates on what micky is doing, please like this page. A warriors heart audiobook by micky ward, joe layden.
Irish thunder is about a boxer from a boxing family and a boxing town, but it is not a boxing book. It is about the human spirit, blind loyalty, selfpreservation and selfdestruction. Ward, who has since worked as a trainer and is involved in charity work, was the subject of the 2007 book irish thunder. There is a book based on micky ward s life and career. Ward participated in street fights from an early age and was forever known by his opponents and spectators as the underdog.
Bale, irish thunder is about a boxer from a boxing family and a boxing town, but it is not a boxing book. It was written by bob halloran a sports anchor for wcvb tv 5 news in boston mass. Now halloran, 44, is winning plaudits for a new boxing book, irish thunder. Boxer irish micky ward is seen in the parade of champions during the 20 international boxing hall of fame induction ceremony on june 9, 20 in canastota, new york. Milton resident speaks to concord rotary about irish micky. Arturo gatti vs micky ward iii highlights fight of the. The fighter credits local author, anchor news anchor and author bob halloran wrote irish thunder, about lowell boxer micky ward, the. Mar 02, 2008 now halloran, 44, is winning plaudits for a new boxing book, irish thunder.
The hard life and times of micky ward, was commissioned to boston television sportscaster bob halloran. Bob halloran halloran, a sportswriter and technical consultant for the 2010 motion picture, the fighter, portrays the boxer from lowell, mass. The hard life and times of micky ward, he chronicles the ascension of the lowell, mass. The story behind the major motion picture the fighter, starring mark wahlberg and christian bale, irish thunder is about a boxer from a boxing family and a boxing town, but it is not a boxing book. Lowell boxing legend micky ward facing charges in fight with. Irish thunder by bob halloran overdrive rakuten overdrive. Bob hallorans book, irish thunder, the life and times of micky ward, is coming out in a new paperback edition on october 19 from globe pequot press. Wards biography, written by bob halloran and titled irish thunder. When micky ward and arturo gatti met in connecticut in 2002, the ninth round of their fight contained more drama, heart and action than some boxers produce in. Truth is, a short intro is voiced by micky ward, and the entire book voiced by lobley, who as a new york native, puts on an obnoxious exaggerated boston area accent to narrate micky wards perspective. Halloran recently sat for an interview about ward, his biography and the irish brand in boxing, as well as the hit motion picture that shares his book s focus.
A major motion picture starring mark wahlberg and christian bale the fighter has begun filming and is due for a late 2010 release. Oct 14, 2010 irish micky ward grew up in the 1970s and 80s as atough kid from lowell, massachusettsa town where young men became boxers as ameans of survival. The hard life and times of micky ward tells the story of the local scrappers ups and downs, theres one more character the academy. In irish thunder, bob halloran recounts wards rise to hero status, his rivalry with his imprisoned brother, and the negotiations, betrayals, and drugs that shaped a wild youth who ultimately became a nationally respected boxer. Bob halloran does an excellent job chronicling mickys career and the trials and tribulations he faced to get there. This is a story about a boxer from a boxing family and a boxing townand it is a wrenching account of life in. Welcome to lowell, massachusetts where anything can happen. Irish thunder by bob halloran, 9781599212203, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Now, in his own words, irish micky ward tells his inspirational life story as only he can. The story of boxer irish micky wards unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. Apr 07, 2020 ward, who has since worked as a trainer and is involved in charity work, was the subject of the 2007 book irish thunder.
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