Vol. 1 info

BOXIANA: VOLUME 1 New anthology of boxing writing to be published in November Exclusive interviews with heavyweight sensation Deontay Wilder, former champion Chris Byrd feature New illustrations and Jack Johnson article by comic-book legend Trevor Von Eeden also among content

LONDON, UK: An anthology of new boxing writing Boxiana: Volume 1 has now been published by Matador Publishing, in both paperback book and eBook formats. Boxiana editor Luke G. Williams said: “In a world dominated by 140 character limits and the 24-hour news cycle, brevity and superficiality have become de rigueur. Boxiana takes a different approach; by using long-form journalism to take an in-depth look at boxing’s past, present and future, we are hoping that Boxiana will become a vital new voice in sports writing.”

In Volume 1:

Trevor Von Eeden, author of graphic novel The Original Johnson, analyses the significance of Jack Johnson; Mario Mungia tries his hand at amateur boxing; Ben Williams uncovers his grandfather’s bare-knuckle career; James Hernandez catches up with Jon Thaxton; Matthew Ogborn ponders boxers and retirement; rising light heavyweight Chris Hobbs recounts his life in the military and the ring; Rowland Stone recalls a heady night in 1992; Corey Quincy attempts to solve the Wladimir Klitschko conundrum and Luke G. Williams examines the meteoric rise of Deontay Wilder and the under-rated career of Chris Byrd.

Enquiries / review copies: +44 7958 319765 / lgw007@yahoo.com

Previews of Volume 1 content and photos for media use are on the Boxiana blog: www.boxianajournal.blogspot.co.uk

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