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The Journeyman

The Journeyman


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Books have been written about boxing before, usually from the view- point of an outsider looking in. Michael Murray writes as a boxer. Hisexperiences are first hand. His hopes, fears and emotions those of a professional fighter. His story is not one of an internationally fam- ous and wealthy sportsman, but that of a journeyman doing his best to follow his trade and earn a living. The son of Jamaican immigrants, he writes poetically about his early years in Jamaica living with his aunt befor ehe joined his parents in England. Though the fight gane has dominated Michael's adult life, histalent for, and love of, music was recognised early on and led to his acceptance at the Royal Northern College of Music. His turbulent youthas a single parent, his departure from the College and his discovery of Phil Martin's gym, Champs Camp, which rose from the 1981 Manchester riots led to a profound change in direction. His early years in boxing introduced him to discipline, pain and many unforgettable characters.His developing career, hampered by injuries, wasn't accompanied by great wealth. He did, however, earn the respect of all in the boxing business. Fighters, trainers, managers and promoter

About the Author :
Michael Murray was born in Preston, in 1964, to Jamaican immigrant parents. Due to the difficulties faced by immigrant families he was sent to live with his aunt in Spanish Town, Jamaica where he spent his childhood. His career as a professional boxer, which began in 1989, has seen him fight no fewer than four world champions and fight for the British title. He is married with four children.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781840185515
  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Mainstream Publishing
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 1840185511
  • Publisher Date: 23 May 2002
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 198


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