Johnny Owen by Jeff Murphy

Johnny Owen by Jeff Murphy

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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.
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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.