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The Final Round Kindle Edition

by Gary W. Allison (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
A 1920s era boxer is on a fast track to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. He stands toe-to-toe with Jack Dempsey, battles seedy managers and crooked promoters. Yet, despite his grit and reputation as one of the toughest fighters in the game, there is one opponent he can't beat no matter how hard he fights. Based on the incredible inspiring true story of one of the greatest prizefighters of the early 20th century, The Final Round takes readers back to a time when family, sacrifice, pride and love drive a man to the ultimate fight of his life.
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  1. Print length
    309 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 7, 2013
  4. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  5. File size
    1.1 MB
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Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Of the many stories that I've come across, the story of Billy Miske is the most inspirational and the most heartbreaking. It had everything a good story needs, drama inside the ring and outside. I had to write it.

The Final Round is biographical, but it is not a biography. Unfortunately, much of Billy's life has been lost to memory and what is known comes from newspaper articles, boxing records, and stories passed down from friends and family. But it isn't complete. Through research and imagination fueled by the era Billy lived, this novel was written. The end result was an inspiring fact based story. I hope you enjoy it.

About the Author

Gary W. Allison is the author of There is a Season and The Final Round. He has also dabbled in Hollywood as a screenwriter and is a freelance journalist. When he isn't writing, he's reading or sleeping. Gary lives in Michigan with his wife and two children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C9DP9QG
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1482704811
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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G W Allison

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G.W. Allison is the author of There is a Season, The Final Round, and the best-selling Leroy Cutter series. He resides in Michigan. Prior to writing, he was an international man of mystery. Or was he?

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Customers find the book's storytelling compelling, with one review highlighting its vivid descriptions of 20th century life. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it has something for everyone.

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Customers praise the compelling storytelling of the book, with one customer highlighting its vivid descriptions of 20th century life and another noting the author's knack for dialogue.

"...This is a truly wonderful story of a boxer who stood on the edge of breaking into the big time but, at a crucial stage, illness and the dictates of..." Read more

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"...The story was an excellent read, and introduced me to the seedy,exhilarating,and criminal undercurrent of early 20th century professional boxing...." Read more

"What a great read. Gary has a knack for dialogue and pacing that made me burn through this book super quickly...." Read more

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Customers find the book fantastic to read, with one mentioning it has something for everyone.

"Fantastic read. A moving example of love, persistence and tenacity. Awesome job Gary - I'm looking forward to reading your next one." Read more

"Touching, exciting, thought provoking. This is a great novel with something for everyone. I couldn't put it down. This needs to be a movie!" Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Brian Swart from South Africa
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must for boxing fans
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2013
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    This is what the world of boxing is all about. Written in a way that sets you soaring on the wings of fighting success and then agonising with the despair of defeat. It lets you understand that results are not always dependent on the skill or ability of the fighters, but are dictated by the 'requirements' of the 'financiers' who, in most cases, care nothing for the welfare of the boxer or his family.

    They are in it for the money... and nothing else.

    This is a truly wonderful story of a boxer who stood on the edge of breaking into the big time but, at a crucial stage, illness and the dictates of others, and finally tragedy, intervened and took command of his career.
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  • Sooz
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must Read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013
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    Gary Allison has a way of capturing you inside this story and keeping you there! This is a must read!
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  • Misha B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read. A moving example of love
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016
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    Fantastic read. A moving example of love, persistence and tenacity. Awesome job Gary - I'm looking forward to reading your next one.
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  • Ruth Ann A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Story About the Pain of A Man's Passion and the Strength of a Man's Love of
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013
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    This book was a page turner from the very beginning. I had the sense of existing within the story through the vivid descriptions of 20th century life, characters, and hardships. I did not know about Billy Miske until I read The Final Round. The story was an excellent read, and introduced me to the seedy,exhilarating,and criminal undercurrent of early 20th century professional boxing. Miske's love for his family caused him to bear unbelievable pain and pressures. A true human story of triumph but not in the way the reader will expect.
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  • Michael P. Bobbitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a great read. Gary has a knack for dialogue and ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016
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    What a great read. Gary has a knack for dialogue and pacing that made me burn through this book super quickly. Miske is a flawed human, but an inspiring hero.
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  • robert phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014
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    Touching, exciting, thought provoking. This is a great novel with something for everyone. I couldn't put it down. This needs to be a movie!
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  • Robert A. Massey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015
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    Great book. Very touching story. Highly recommended.
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  • Kelly R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful story and wonderfully told
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
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    Compelling storytelling and yes a knockout for sure. Highly recommended!!!
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  • P6 Rover reads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but some of the fights could have been more descriptive
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2017
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    Good story, somewhat more poignant as it was based on a real boxers short but well lived life, enjoyed it
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