Friday, October 16, 2009
Kirkland Laing is perhaps the finest British boxer never to have fought for a world title. Following his shock ABA triumph at the age of 17, he moved on to to the professional ranks where he enjoyed a career of some dazzl;ing successes as well as some unexpected defeats and implausible comebacks. It is a fascinating story, captured in a new book by author Oliver Jarratt called "The Gifted One" Hatton TV was at the launch of the new book, and this is a chance to hear from the author about a brilliant boxer who did not fulfill his true potential. Order the book online for £18 from www.oliverjarratt.com The proceeds will go to help Kirkland through his current difficulties.