Michael Watson's Story: The Biggest Fight

I am not a big boxing fan but I couldn’t resist reading this remarkable story of how a man battled against all odds to recover enough to live again. This is the autobiography of Michael Watson, a man who was on the way to a glittering career in boxing only to have it tragically cut short. In 1991 he had a world title fight with Chris Eubank and was narrowly beaten in one of the most controversial decisions in British boxing history. A rematch was arranged only to end tragically when Michael Watson caught his neck on the back of the ropes after taking an uppercut from Eubank. He collapsed and suffered serious brain damage which left him paralysed. After years of intensive therapy, and with the same determination and strength of spirit that he showed in the ring, Michael Watson has made a remarkable recovery and won the biggest fight of all, the fight for his life. This book tells the story of Michael Watson’s incredible fight for his life.This was not a fast recovery, he spent six years in a wheel chair and slowly regained the ability to speak and write again. Michael Watson managed to complete the London marathon in the slowest time ever of six days when only six months earlier struggled to walk across the room. This is a remarkable story by an incredible man and deserves to be heard.

This is the second copy of this book i've purchased, I mislaid the original while doing a clearout. This is a brillant read for everyone, not just for boxing fans. Detailing his childhood and his rise from prospect to a champion, during what was a celebrated period for british boxing - the years of the classic encounters between himself, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank. As a teenager then, these were the fights that got me interested into boxing.Then from the highs of a succcessful career to the lows, as the tragic events of his second encounter with Eubank are then covered in extensive detail. How the injuries he received, ended his career and nearly left him on the brink of premature death.It may seem depressing but as you continue to read you sense the spirit and will he had during his career - which made him a champion - was what brought him back from the brink, recover to certain degree from serious injury and become the man he is today. A well respected man within his community and the boxing world. One of the most notable recent achievements covered in this book was his completion of the London Marathon in 2003 - regardless of the disabilities he now has.It inspiring book to read about a man who triumphed against adversity, and keeps overcoming any hurdles that life may put in front of him. inspiring to us mere mortals.

Absolutely brilliant read, what a man!What a fighter! 10/10

Great book. Halfway through reading it. I remember Michael Watson from my childhood days and it's thanks to Jason Vale (the Juice Master) that I decided to purchase this book.It gives real insight into such an amazing man.

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Very moving story and makes you have so much respect for this man who defied all the odds. What happened is a miracle and a must read.

I heard about this book and was very pleased I read it. You get. Glimpse into the challenges that Michael Watson has had to endure and what a true fighter he is. Highly recommended read.

Just one of the most inspiring books I have ever read, not just a book about boxing but about life and really everyone should read it.