New book provides an alternative, personal and sometimes controversial perspective of boxing history
Jawed Akrim announces the release of 'Hangin' Tough: Boxing fan, big- fight analyst, tactician & historian'
READING, England, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jawed Akrim had always enjoyed watching and analyzing high level boxing matches and humbly considers himself as a true scholar of the sweet science. However, he also wanted to write something about this sport and it is for this reason he now releases, "Hangin' Tough: Boxing fan, big- fight analyst, tactician & historian" (published by AuthorHouse UK), a book that provides an alternative, personal and sometimes controversial perspective of boxing history.
This book is a collection of essays and anecdotes about boxing that Akrim had wholly composed and written on the social media platform, Quora. Each essay is, in general, a direct response to a question, which was posed to him by a hitherto unknown person online. The vast majority of his questioners are named individuals, but some have chosen to remain anonymous. The Q & A exchanges are diverse and encompass a broad range of topics. In addition to boxing, he covers topics such as mixed martial arts, bodybuilding, street fighting, and anabolic steroids.
The essays are generally written in a tongue-in-cheek style. Various core themes percolate throughout. Most essays feature a famous fighter to whom fight fans can relate. Another exciting theme that resonates through this book is hypothetical boxing matches between great fighters from different eras. It also explores alternate-reality timelines. Essentially, these are what-if scenarios based on real-life events, but analyzed through a science fiction lens.
"This book is both a humorous, provocative and controversial jaunt down memory lane. The uncensored and heartfelt dialogue is bound to inspire true boxing fans. It is a totally interactive and engaging experience with real world written all over it," Akrim says. When asked what he wants readers to take away from the book, he answers, "For them to prepare to be shocked, amazed and sometimes horrified as I take them for a walk on the wilder side of boxing history." For more details about the book, please visit https://www.authorhouse.com/en-gb/bookstore/bookdetails/823347-hangin-tough
"Hangin' Tough: Boxing fan, big- fight analyst, tactician & historian"
By Jawed Akrim
Softcover | 8.25 x 11in | 258 pages | ISBN 9781665585057
E-Book | 258 pages | ISBN 9781665585064
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Jawed Akrim was born in Pakistan but brought up in the West Midlands area of England. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Birmingham University. During his formative years, Akrim's interest in boxing and its rich history was further stoked by reading several authoritative texts on the sport. Furthermore, growing up in the 1980s, he was one who was spoiled for choice by the volume of great fights available free on terrestrial TV. In more recent times, he has written and blogged about boxing on the social media platform, Quora. His daily posts have attracted significant attention and garnered a worldwide readership of millions. At the time of his writing, he has 19.5 million hits and counting.
AuthorHouse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is a leading provider of book publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors around the globe and offers the industry's only suite of Hollywood book-to-film services. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service, AuthorHouse assigns each author personal publishing and marketing consultants who provide guidance throughout the process. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, AuthorHouse celebrates over 23 years of service to authors. For more information or to publish a book visit authorhouse.co.uk or call 0-800-014-8641.
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