Peter Wood
43 articles · Boxing.com
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43 Ways of Looking at a Boxer
By Peter Wood
A belligerent cockiness bubbles within his blood. He has yet to realize that hell is not other people?it is himself? Wallace Stevens? poem, ?13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird,? challenges readers…
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?If Tattoos Could Talk?
By Peter Wood
Tattoos are, simply, trendy. Since the 1990s, more and more fighters have sought their identity, or toughness, in a tattoo, but it?s their vulnerability I see? If you have a tattoo, you?ll…
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At Pacquiao Mayweather Fight, God And The IRS Have A Stake Too
By Peter Wood
On May 2 in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather?s undefeated record is on the line against Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao is devoutly religious and thinks God could help deliver a win. Still, Mayweather is…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Boxing Writer?Part Two
By Peter Wood
?Peek into the Soul of a Boxing Writer? attempts to tiptoe into the writer?s den, browse his bookshelf, and peruse his desk to see what?s there? ?Peek into the Soul of a…
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Peek into the Soul of a Boxing Writer?Part One
By Peter Wood
I love to read and my interests are catholic to a fault. I prefer that which is literary, whether it qualifies as literature or not? Boxing.com is the most sophisticated, intelligent and…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Fourteen
By Peter Wood
?This book is a genuine classic about amateur boxing. The author, a former boxer, gets into the head of a fighter. He tells a great, great story?? I asked professional fighters to…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Thirteen
By Peter Wood
?This book about a young Jack Dempsey was like a fantasy?him riding boxcars, living with hobos. I wanted to become a fighter after reading this book?? I asked professional fighters to finish…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Twelve
By Peter Wood
?Even though I never made it as a fighter, I still am a winner. I never was in trouble with the law or messed around with drugs or alcohol. My life is…
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Manny Pacquiao Lands $75 Million Blow In Tax Evasion Case
By Peter Wood
You have to hand it to Manny Pacquiao. The versatile and feisty boxer has won world championships in eight weight classes. His dominating win over Timothy Bradley earned him $20 million. With…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Eleven
By Peter Wood
Reading a book is a very personal thing and I?d prefer not to name any one book. I?d prefer to keep my personal interests private? I asked professional fighters to finish this…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Ten
By Peter Wood
?Zhou Enlai, the Chinese Prime Minister, once said??Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.? It all relates?? I asked professional fighters to finish this sentence: ?MY FAVORITE BOOK IS?? Their responses were…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Nine
By Peter Wood
?You wouldn?t think it, but Paul?even though he was a tough guy?was a rather eloquent man who wrote a bit of poetry?? I asked professional fighters to finish this sentence: ?MY FAVORITE…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Eight
By Peter Wood
?When I need inspiration, I turn to The Bible. It?s helped me through some dark times. And, believe me, there?s been many dark times?? I asked professional fighters to finish this sentence:…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Seven
By Peter Wood
?This is a book of poetry. I got it from a hooker in 1963. She was a beautiful woman?gorgeous. We?d just sit and discuss the book over tea?? I asked professional fighters…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Six
By Peter Wood
?I read this book a couple of times and I?m still in doubt about Jesus Christ,? said LaMotta. ?But Jesus did a lot of wonderful things?? I asked professional fighters to finish…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Five
By Peter Wood
?That word is the only word in the English language that will cause a riot,? says Moorer. ?Think about it. Words are powerful?? I asked professional fighters to finish this sentence: ?MY…
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The 23 Steps to Boxing Enlightenment
By Peter Wood
Most champs?Matthew Saad Muhammad, Floyd Patterson and Johnny Tapia?were tortured souls who sought boxing psychotherapy? Few people know that the wooden staircase in the original Gleason?s Gym, in The Bronx, back in…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Four
By Peter Wood
?The book changed my life. I think reading helped prolong my career. Boxing is a tough game. It kills brain cells. But reading helps grow them back?? I asked professional fighters to…
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Heavyweight Boone Kirkman Speaks
By Peter Wood
?Back in the dressing room, Zale shook my hand and said, ?Hey, I like the way you fight, kid.? All that made me feel good?? Why does a kid want to become…
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Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Three
By Peter Wood
?Those are the kinda stories I love?real stories about real people. They can be small stories, but they gotta be real?? I asked professional fighters to finish this sentence: ?MY FAVORITE BOOK…