Unlike Amsterdam, which won him the 1998 Booker prize, most reviewers think this is the product of a great writer at the peak of his skills.

BBC: McEwan: Enduring talent

In 50 years' time when people look back at my career they won't see this fight and think Dereck Chisora was a great fight and look what David did to him.

CNN: July 13, 2012 -- Updated 1727 GMT (0127 HKT)