Johnny Owen: The Long Journey
- 2002
- 45m
In 1980, Merthyr-born bantamweight boxer Johnny Owen died after being knocked unconscious in a fight with the defending world champion Lupe Pintor. In this programme his father and trainer m... Read allIn 1980, Merthyr-born bantamweight boxer Johnny Owen died after being knocked unconscious in a fight with the defending world champion Lupe Pintor. In this programme his father and trainer meets Pintor, who unveils a memorial to Johnny.In 1980, Merthyr-born bantamweight boxer Johnny Owen died after being knocked unconscious in a fight with the defending world champion Lupe Pintor. In this programme his father and trainer meets Pintor, who unveils a memorial to Johnny.