"One last round for Hassan, a short eulogy for amateur boxing" with G. DE CALAN (author) & D. MARY (illustrator)

Hassan is nothing like a ring star. Of Turkish origin, he left for Germany. By day, he works on construction sites; by night, he strings together rounds in a neighborhood boxing gym where people come looking for much more than just a victory. A few weeks away from an important fight, he stubbornly continues his training, driven by fatigue, the bonds of the club, and the need to stay on his feet. Through the sessions, discussions, and fights, this story draws a portrait of a discreet man and a world rarely brought into the light: that of amateur boxing, made of perseverance, humility, and solidarity. A sensitive and energetic book that celebrates the nobility of anonymous fights. Writing full of finesse, supported by illustrations inspired by 60s boxing posters by Donatien Mary. A story that speaks of fragility, masculinity, and fear—the fear of not living up to the expectations nurtured, the fear of disappointing, the fear of failure. A book that reads like a daily journal, a favorite without any reservations!