Just read THE BIG IF:THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JOHNNY OWEN by Rick Broadbent.

The sad story of Welsh boxer Owen who died of brain injuries recieved in the ring in LA in 1980 when he challenged the mighty Mexican, Lupe Pintor, for his world Bantamweight crown.

Telling the story of Owens life,he came from grinding poverty in the declining coal fields of Wales and boxing was a lifeline for him,it also tells Pintors side. He also came from poor origins and the death of Owen hit him hard!

Worth a read if you can get it in the US.