{"product_id":"graveyard-of-champions-the-fascinating-story-of-liverpools-legendary-boxing-stadium-9781836802563","title":"Graveyard of Champions: The Fascinating Story of Liverpool's Legendary Boxing Stadium","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Stephen Barr\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Pitch Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Pitch Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Boxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraveyard of Champions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an enthralling tribute to the fighters, fans and fierce spirit that defined Liverpool's boxing legacy through two esteemed venues: the original Liverpool Stadium in Pudsey Street and its successor in St Paul's Square.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by his grandfather, 1930s featherweight fighting hero Dick Burke, author Stephen Barr has spent years researching pre-war Liverpool boxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gripping, nostalgia-filled account: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings to life Liverpool's two legendary boxing stadiums: Pudsey Street (1911-1931) and St Paul's Square (1932-1985), blending compelling storytelling with meticulous research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTells the story of local heroes Nel Tarleton, Dom Volante, Dick Burke, Alan Rudkin, John Conteh and many more, whose exploits electrified crowds and brought global attention to Merseyside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeaves a compelling narrative of the fight game in Liverpool, drawing on a rich variety of sources - memoirs, press articles and personal accounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines Liverpool's rich boxing heritage from a deeply personal angle, as the author explores his fighting grandfather Dick Burke's career, connecting past and present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks at the Liverpool Stadium's place as an important center of Mersey culture, hosting wrestling, musicians and union meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraveyard of Champions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is perfect for anyone with a Merseyside connection or an interest in Liverpool's cultural history or boxing history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pitch Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47772854485143,"sku":"9781836802563","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781836802563.webp?v=1777976286","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/graveyard-of-champions-the-fascinating-story-of-liverpools-legendary-boxing-stadium-9781836802563","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}