A Champion's Last Fight
eBook - ePub

A Champion's Last Fight

The Struggle with Life After Boxing

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eBook - ePub

A Champion's Last Fight

The Struggle with Life After Boxing

About this book

A gripping exploration of the battles fought outside the ring by Britain's boxing legends.

A Champion's Last Fight delves into the often-untold stories of what happens after the spotlights fade. This book examines the post-career struggles of iconic British boxers like Benny Lynch, Randolph Turpin, and Ricky Hatton, revealing their battles with financial ruin, addiction, mental health, and brushes with the law. Through interviews and in-depth research, discover why these champions often face their toughest opponents after leaving the ring.

This is a must-read for those interested in sports biography, British sports history, and the psychology of athletes. Explore the human side of boxing heroes and understand the challenges they face in navigating life beyond their sport. Discover the true stories behind the headlines and gain insights into the price of fame and the fight for survival.

Information

eBook ISBN
9781785311659
Year
2016

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Preface - ‘Boxers are not like ordinary people’
  7. Round 1 - The biggest thirst in boxing
  8. Round 2 - Suicide or murder?
  9. Round 3 - ‘How could a man like that give up in life?’
  10. Round 4 - Battling the bottle
  11. Round 5 - Dealing with low blows
  12. Round 6 - Where did all the money go?
  13. Round 7 - Going broke
  14. Round 8 - Fighting depression and the risk of CTE
  15. Round 9 - Boxers behind bars
  16. Round 10 - Champions of crime
  17. Round 11 - Mind the gap: the void left by retirement
  18. Round 12 - The bitter science
  19. Photographs

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