testpattern's review
4.0
Despite the fact that I can't really conceive of a good reason for getting in a for-real fight, I really enjoyed this book. Robinson is a talented writer, and this is certainly a subject that he is passionate about. Through interviews and capsule histories of various styles of ass-kickery, Fight does a marvelous job of getting into the heads of people who enjoy giving beat-downs. There was a good amount of filler (one sentence movie reviews), and a certain lack of organization, but Robinson's strong voice carries through very well.
captainfez's review
5.0
If you're male, you really need to read this book. Robinson's grasp on the feel of the fight, on its lineage and its motivations is finely nuanced and shot through with humour that can be missing from the topic. A vital take on a tricky subject (with helpful diagrams to ensure that you NEVER use a haymaker) that combines experience with levity, Fight is a book that revels in arsekicking, written by a guy who was prepared to have his arse kicked in order to let you know what it's like to be beaten by the best. It's easily one of the best tomes on the much-maligned pugilistic arts.
joeam's review
3.0
“...the perfect storm of Unlikely To Roll Around In The Dirt With Morons, when...
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