Michael Watson's Story by Michael Watson - ISBN: 9780751534856
Paperback
A boxing champion’s devastating fall and inspiring rise from paralysis.

Michael Watson's Story

The Biggest Fight

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    1 August 2005

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Summary

This is the autobiography of Michael Watson, the former Commonwealth Middleweight champion, whose career was tragically cut short. In 1991 he had a world title fight with Chris Eubank - the people’s champion against the guy we love to hate. Eubank retained his belt, but it was one of the most controversial decisions in British boxing history. The Rematch was the biggest super middleweight title fight British boxing had ever seen. Tragically, in the eleventh round, Watson caught his neck on th…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780751534856
ISBN-10:0751534854
Author:Michael Watson, Steve Bunce
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:1 August 2005
Weight:165g
Dimensions:198mm x 126mm x 17mm
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Critics Review

riveting and very moving– DAILY TELEGRAPH

One of the most moving books you will read…inspirational - PRIDE

An inspirational text that celebrates his recovery - GUARDIAN

riveting and very moving - DAILY TELEGRAPH

About The Author

Michael Watson

Michael Watson, former Commonwealth Middleweight Champion, was awarded an MBE in 2004 in recognition of his work for disabled sport. He is also a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust and has fronted a campaign for the Disability Rights Commission.

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