Johnny Owen by Jeff Murphy
Takes a look at Johnny Owen's life and rise to fame and tells the story of the historic week spent in Mexico with the boxer's father and trainer, Dick Owens, and of Dick's emotional reunion with the legendary boxer Lupe Pintor - the man responsible for the death of his son.
"'Johnny Owen's story of life and death in boxing is certainly worth retelling' - Daily Telegraph" "'The first biography of a unique, popular and brave boxer' **** - Western Mail" "Reading Murphy's account brings a lump to the throat" South Wales Evening Post
Jeff Murphy was brought up in the small rural town of Kidwelly on the West Wales coast. He is a scriptwriter, author, musician and songwriter.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845960421 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845960424 |
| Title | Johnny Owen |
| Author | Jeff Murphy |
| Series | Mainstream Sport Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |