About this title: Jack's father, Lionel Turpin, came from British Guiana to volunteer for the British Army during the Great War. He was wounded on the battlefields of France and invalided to Warwick, the first black man to settle in the area. Lionel married a local girl but his early death left her struggling against poverty to raise their three sons and two daughters in pre-Welfare State England. As young men, the excitement and gladiatorial glamour of the ring lured Jack and his brothers into professional boxing. From a homemade backstreet gymnasium, they punched their way into the record books and into the ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing Company
ISBN-13:9781845960643ISBN:1845960645
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. "Battling" Jack Turpin is the last surviving member of his generation of Britain's best-known, best-loved boxing family. Now almost 80 years old, he is as charismatic and feisty as ever, and in "Battling Jack, " Turpin tells his own unique story. It is the remarkable tale of a man whose indomitable spirit has out-stared ignorance and ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing Company
ISBN-13:9781845960643ISBN:1845960645
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. "Battling" Jack Turpin is the last surviving member of his generation of Britain's best-known, best-loved boxing family. Now almost 80 years old, he is as charismatic and feisty as ever, and in "Battling Jack, " Turpin tells his own unique story. It is the remarkable tale of a man whose indomitable spirit has out-stared ignorance and prejudice, tasted ... read more
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