Donald McRae
Donald McRae is an acclaimed sports writer and author, particularly known for his in-depth coverage of boxing. His recent book, 'The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing,' reflects on his lifelong relationship with the sport, addressing both its beauty and its darker aspects, while exploring the lives of the fighters he has encountered over the years.
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Donald McRae's last book on boxing interrogates the sport from the bottom to the top.
From Mike Tyson to Boris Becker and DJ Carey – the best sports books of 2025 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-30
Donald McRae was appointed as the president of the arbitration tribunal.
Knežević (opet) nudi poravnanje, Vlada formirala Radnu grupu
Montenegro· 2025-05-29
Donald McRae is a South African author and journalist who has spent decades writing about boxing.
‘Boxing makes me feel so f**king alive. I wanted that back because I didn’t want to wallow in grief’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Donald McRae has met hundreds of fighters over 50 years watching and writing about boxing.
‘Pride and dread churn through me’: what it’s like to take sides at the sharp end of boxing | Boxing
United Kingdom· 2025-03-02
Donald McRae’s The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing is published by Simon and Schuster.
I’ve written my last book on boxing. The ring is darker than it has ever been | BoxingUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-01
