Man of Courage: The Life And Career Of Tommy Farr: Bob Lonkhurst

Tommy Farr was one of Britain's most respected sportsmen and was arguably the finest heavyweight British boxer of all time. His life story is a true inspiration. From the extreme poverty of his childhood in Wales when he peddled goods from a handcart to his glory days in the boxing ring, his life was a battle. He left the mines and the fairground boxing booths to seek his fortune in London - where he had to fight to get fights. Never forgetting his Welsh roots we went on the enjoy the high life in London and New York where he was mobbed by fans and courted by celebrities. After his retirement to Brighton he faced bankruptcy from property ventures and vetting businesses and at the age of 37 he was forced into an astonishing comeback to support his beloved family. Anyone can make it once - but to make it twice in the rough and tumble world of boxing is a true achievement. Illustrated with black and white photos.