Stay Low and Circle Left: The Story of Floyd "Bad News" Winter

Stay Low and Circle Left, The Story of Floyd "Bad News" Winter

by Daniel DiMarzio

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31452 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	234 pages
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Floyd "Bad News" Winter was one of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of American boxing. He was a world champion, a Hall of Famer, and a cultural icon. But he was also a troubled man, who struggled with addiction and mental illness throughout his life.

Stay Low and Circle Left is the definitive biography of Floyd Winter. The book tells the story of Winter's rise from poverty to become a world champion, his struggles with addiction and mental illness, and his eventual redemption.

Winter was born in Waco, Texas, in 1942. He grew up in poverty, and he began boxing as a way to escape his circumstances. He was a natural fighter, and he quickly rose through the ranks. In 1962, he won the world welterweight championship. He defended his title nine times, and he was considered one of the best boxers in the world.

But Winter's personal life was in shambles. He was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and he was struggling with mental illness. In 1970, he lost his title to Nino Benvenuti. He continued to fight for several more years, but he never regained his former glory.

In 1975, Winter was diagnosed with bipolar disFree Download. He was hospitalized several times, and he attempted suicide on more than one occasion. But he eventually found a way to manage his illness. He got sober, and he began to rebuild his life.

Winter died in 2006, at the age of 64. But his legacy lives on. He was a great boxer, and he was a fighter in every sense of the word. He overcame poverty, addiction, and mental illness. He was a true champion, and his story is an inspiration to us all.

Reviews

"Stay Low and Circle Left is a powerful and moving biography of one of the most enigmatic figures in boxing history. Floyd Winter was a great fighter, but he was also a troubled man. The book tells the story of his rise and fall, and his eventual redemption. It is a must-read for anyone interested in boxing, or in the human condition." - David Remnick, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The King of the World

"Stay Low and Circle Left is a fascinating and well-written biography of Floyd Winter. The book provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of a complex and contradictory figure. Winter was a great boxer, but he was also a man with many flaws. The book does not shy away from Winter's struggles with addiction and mental illness. It is a warts-and-all portrait of a man who was both flawed and fascinating." - Thomas Hauser, author of Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times

"Stay Low and Circle Left is a must-read for anyone interested in boxing, or in the human condition. Floyd Winter was a great fighter, and a great man. His story is an inspiration to us all." - George Foreman, two-time world heavyweight champion

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Stay Low and Circle Left, The Story of Floyd "Bad News" Winter

by Daniel DiMarzio

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31452 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	234 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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