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The Fighter

The Legendary Life of an Australian Champion

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The Fighter

By: 'John' Wayne Parr, Jarrod Boyle
Narrated by: Nick Farnell
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 The Fighter is the compelling life story of Australian Muay Thai legend 'John' Wayne Parr - a fighter's odyssey full of twists, turns, world titles, personal challenges and triumphs.

Hailed as a legend in the fighting world, ten-time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion 'John' Wayne Parr knew ever since The Karate Kid came out that he wanted to learn a martial art.

From then, Wayne trained in diverse styles including taekwondo and kickboxing as his family moved around Australia. He eventually settled on Muay Thai, seduced by its paradox of violence balanced against the romance of tradition and culture.

Muay Thai took Wayne around the world in a career that spanned almost 150 fights. And there were triumphs beyond his multiple wins too, like meeting his wife and starting a family. But amid the thrills of achieving championship status, Wayne also faced challenges brought on by taking his body to the very edge, as well as a series of personal struggles.

This is the story of a man who knows what it is to test himself, physically and mentally, and the life lessons he learnt along the way, all told with Wayne's characteristic sense of humour. Combat Sports & Self-Defense Martial Arts Sports Combat Sports
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Amazing anyone who loves any sort of combat sport needs to listen to this
Funny stories
Great chapter with GSP
Really enjoyed this recommend for everyone

What a legend

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plenty highs and lows of a great Muay Thai and fight career. Well narrated story with plenty emotion, things to learn and inspiration.

thrilling read of a thrilling fighter.

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Thank you so much for sharing your story JWP it was a beautiful recollection of your amazing fight career

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