Knockout

Knockout by Grantlee Kieza is a punchy, big-hearted collection of Australian boxing stories that captures why the sport still grips us. With a journalist’s eye and a true fan’s love for the ring, Kieza follows the fighters who turned grit into legend—sometimes in triumph, sometimes at a heavy cost.

Spanning the earliest brawls of old Sydney Town through travelling boxing tents and into the modern stadium era, these true stories thread together champions and crowd-stoppers: Les Darcy, Dave Sands, Lionel Rose, Johnny Famechon, Jeff Fenech, Kostya and Tim Tszyu, George Kambosos, and standout women’s boxing figures like Sharon Anyos and Ebanie Bridges. You’ll also meet unforgettable moments of endurance and nerve, where pain, pride and purpose collide.

Perfect for sports nonfiction readers, Australian history buffs, and anyone who loves underdog tales, rivalry, and resilience.

Add it to your shelf and step back into the roar of the crowd.