The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee

by Paul Gibson

Overview

"The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee" is the winner of the WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR and EIR SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR. This powerful and raw memoir tells the story of Eamonn Magee, a world-champion boxer from Ireland who struggled with addiction, violence, and tragedy. A gifted fighter, Eamonn's career was plagued by personal demons and brushes with the law, but he found solace in training his son's boxing career. However, his dreams of a Magee dynasty were shattered when his son was brutally murdered. With unbridled honesty, "The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee" takes readers on a journey of heartache, laughter, and ultimately, redemption. If you're a fan of sports memoirs and true crime books, this is a must-read. Don't miss out on this compelling, unforgettable story of a life lived on the brink. Order your copy today!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781175743
Publisher:	Mercier Press, Limited, The
Publication date:	04/20/2018
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	793 KB

About the Author

Paul Gibson is a journalist whose work appears regularly in The Guardian, The Belfast Telegraph  and Boxing Monthly, amongst many others. His first book, an autobiography of the UFC fighter Dan Hardy, was released in March 2017. Eamonn Magee grew up in the Ardoyne area of Belfast and is a former professional boxer. He held the Commonwealth  light welterweight  title twice, and challenged for the European light welterweight and British welterweight titles. He is a veteran of the Irish and European professional fight scenes and fought out of the Breen Gym in Belfast, where he now works as an assistant trainer to John Breen.