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Champagne Charlie - The Greatest Boxer of his Generation (Paperback)
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Champagne Charlie - The Greatest Boxer of his Generation (Paperback)
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Charlie Magri is one of the most popular boxers ever to have
stepped into the ring. The exuberance and energy of the former WBC
Flyweight Champion earned him a core of dedicated fans and,
throughout his career, his determination and his ability to
overcome adversity inspired all those who watched him. At last, one
of boxing's most deserving legends has decided to tell all about
his amazing life in this, his own true story. As a young boy
Magri's exceptional promise as a boxer became apparent when he
fought for Stepney's Arbour Youth Club. His impressive start as a
Junior ABA Champion earned Charlie a reputation and, when he became
a fully fledged senior fighter, he experienced what he describes as
the best two years of his life. In 1974, he was unbeaten
domestically, he won the ABA and then he took home the silver medal
in the European Under-21 Championships. These victories cemented
his determination to remain a winner. It was only a matter of time
before Magri turned professional and, with legendary manager Terry
Lawless as his mentor, he went on to become the British Flyweight
Champion. Having secured the European crown, Magri set his sights
on conquering the world. In March 1983, he entered the ring at
Wembley and defeated Eleoncio Mercedes inside seven rounds to
become the WBC World Flyweight Champion...and the legend of
'Champagne Charlie' was born. In this exciting and revealing
autobiography, Charlie Magri tells of his childhood, growing up on
a tough estate in the East End of London. He describes how his
height and his name made him stand out from the crowd at school and
how, from an early age, he learned to defend himself with his
fists. He tells of the early days of his career and how his passion
for boxing kept him off the street and out of the local gangs. He
speaks of his amazing triumphs and, conversley, his heart-breaking
defeats and how he has struggled to come to terms with life after
boxing. What shines through his whole story is Charlie's enthusiasm
for life, sense of humour nad genuine concern for others. This
heart-warming tale of a man's passion for his sport and desire to
win is a must read for any boxing fan and will make you laugh and
cry in equal measure.
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