A champion's last fight : the struggle with life after boxing
Parkinson, Nick2016
Book
Drink, drugs, depression, sex scandals, financial meltdowns and serious health issues are just some of the fights British boxers have faced once they've quit the ring. This work examines just why and exactly how some of Britain's greatest boxers have self-destructed in retirement. It tells the stories of former world champions who have struggled in life away from the spotlights and the glare that comes with boxing success; delving into the post-boxing lives and tribulations of Benny Lynch, Randolph Turpin, Freddie Mills, Ken Buchanan, John Conteh, Alan Minter, Charlie Magri, Frank Bruno, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, Naseem Hamed, Scott Harrison, Herbie Hide, Joe Calzaghe and Ricky Hatton.
Main title:
A champion's last fight : the struggle with life after boxing / Nick Parkinson.
Author:
Parkinson, Nick, author
Imprint:
Worthing, Sussex : Pitch, 2016.
Collation:
256 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781785311642 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.8'3'092241
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
11597