King of the Journeymen is the gripping autobiography of Peter Buckley, a
pro boxer who fought 300 times and was a 'stepping stone' for world
champions such as Naseem Hamed and Duke McKenzie. As a boy, Buckley
shone as an amateur boxer, but outside the ring he was heading for
trouble. He was suspended numerous times from school and sent to prison
at age 15 for assault and robbery. Whilst inside, his father died. His
life felt hopeless and seemed to be going nowhere. But after his release
he turned to professional boxing and things started to improve. Labelled
a journeyman, he fought often and lost often, whilst earning more money
than he'd thought possible. Buckley never refused a fight, often
accepting bouts at a few hours' notice or after a night out. King of the
Journeymen is an inspirational tale of a man tenaciously fighting for a
better life. Although he lost more fights than he won, Buckley
persevered with his career and attained widespread respect from boxers
and fans alike.