"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!

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.

Awards
Winner of Eir Sports Book of the Year 2018 (Ireland). Joint winner of William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2018 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781781175736
Author Paul Gibson
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint The Mercier Press Ltd
Publisher The Mercier Press Ltd