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Book Synopsis**WINNER OF BEST SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2022**
''Hard-hitting and hilarious'' - James Acaster
''Funny, moving and compelling'' - Mike Costello
A heart-warming, hilarious true story about fighting and family, based on the acclaimed stage show. For fans of books by Dave Gorman, James Acaster and Danny Wallace, along with boxing tales from the likes of Tyson Fury and Ricky Hatton.
THE CHAMP
Terry Downes - the charismatic cockney known as ''The Paddington Express'' - was a world champion boxer, US Marine, gangsters'' favourite and later a film star and businessman.
THE CHUMP
James McNicholas'' PE teacher once told him he was so unfit he''d be dead by the time he was 23.
James has spent his life pursuing a career in acting and comedy. In reality, that has meant stints as a car park caretaker and river cruise salesperson. After Terry''s death, James finds himself in re
Trade Review
An extraordinary family history, told with warmth and wit. Two remarkable underdog stories - come for the cockney scrapper who conquered the world, stay for the grandson and the fight of his life * Greg Jenner *
Funny, moving and compelling * Mike Costello *
I loved this book: poignant and funny * Suzi Ruffell *
Hard-hitting and hilarious * James Acaster *
A wonderfully funny and heartfelt story of what family and lineage means * Josh Widdicombe *
If you like comedy and boxing this is the perfect book. James McNicholas is a very funny man and a brilliant writer * Rob Beckett *
