Paul Sykes, 60, British heavweight contender dies: wazzzy: Sweet Agony, which was awarded the Arthur his son Paul Sykes Junior, 33, a convicted killer, to be allowed out of prison to attend his funeral. Sykes jnr was jailed for life in November 2004 after stabbing 50year While in prison, Sykes earned a BA in Physical Sciences from Open University and wrote a memoir, Sweet Agony. This book is now a rare title and, in good condition, commands a. Sweet Agony: This Novel Won an Arthur Koestler Literary Award Kindle edition by Paul Sykes, James Ryan Foreman. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Sweet Agony: This Novel Won an Arthur Koestler Literary Award. 23 May 1946, only son of Walter Sykes and Betty Barlow, market and shop retailers, Wakefield, Yorkshire. Represented England and County at every amateur boxing level. Contested the British Commonwealth Heavyweigt title as a professional. Buy Sweet Agony Second Edition by Paul Sykes (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy Sweet Agony by Paul Sykes from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over 20. Paul Sykes, whose fortune was once estimated at 650million, said that keeping his vast business empire running has cost him his 44year marriage to his perfect wife, Valieria. Watch videoPurchase Paul Sykes book Sweet Agony at: The Full Documentary, loads of extras! Prison Sykes was classed as one of the most difficult prisoners in the UK throughout the 1970s and 1980s and by 1990, had spent 21 out of 26 years in 18. 1, 586 likes 32 talking about this. The Story of British Heavyweight Boxer Career Criminal Paul Sykes of Wakefield, West GROTTY AND THE QUARRYMAN (To Paul Sykes, author of 'Sweet Agony') He demolished five doors at a sitting And topped it off with an outsize window Paul Sykes (23 May 1946 7 March 2007) was a British heavyweight boxer, weightlifter, writer, prisoner and debt collector. Paul Sykes (23 May 1946 7 March 2007) was an English heavyweight boxer, weightlifter, writer, prisoner and debt collector. Biography Early life Sykes was born 23 May 1946 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire to Walter Sykes and Betty Barlow. He grew up in the Lupset council estate and boxed at the Robin Hood and Thorpe Amateur Boxing Club. SYKES, Paul; Born 23 May 1946, only son of Walter Sykes and Betty Barlow, market and shop retailers, Wakefield, Yorks. Much travelled in the UK Prison System: 25 transfers in 20 years to three prison regions, eleven prisons and three special wings. Sweet Agony is a compelling journey into the mind and life of a violent dipsomaniac. For someone whod spent more than 20 years in prison Paul Sykes had a rare writing talent. 23 May 1946, only son of Walter Sykes and Betty Barlow, market and shop retailers, Wakefield, Yorkshire. Represented England and County at every amateur boxing level. Contested the British Commonwealth Heavyweigt title as a professional. Book tells story of boxer jailed in Blackpool. A new book about thenotorious hard man is out and plans are in place to make a film of his life. He has a fortune once estimated at 650million, but Yorkshireman Paul Sykes faces having to hand over a substantial proportion of his wealth as part of a divorce settlement with his wife, Valeria. Sweet Agony by Sykes, Paul and a great selection of similar Used, New and Collectible Books available now at AbeBooks. Sweet Agony by Paul Sykes starting at 76. Sweet Agony has 1 available editions to buy at Alibris UK Sweet Agony has 3 ratings and 0 reviews: Published October 1st 1990 by Lofthouse Publications, 320 pages, Paperback Find great deals on eBay for sweet agony by paul sykes. 1, 643 likes 72 talking about this. The Story of British Heavyweight Boxer Career Criminal Paul Sykes of Wakefield, West Metal Fingers wrote: Sweet Agony is well worth a read. It's hard to track down, but you pick it up in Oxford university Library or in Wakefield's local library. It's hard to track down, but you pick it up in Oxford university Library or in Wakefield's local library. What really did happen to Paul Sykes after the cult classic TV documentary and his book came out? This While in prison, he earned a BA in Physical Sciences from Open University and wrote a memoir, Sweet Agony. Following his release from HM Prison Hull in 1990, producer Roger Greenwood followed him in the course of filming the documentary Paul Sykes: At Large. User Review Flag as inappropriate This is a very good, award winning book. It details Paul Sykes from Wakefield. From his time in prison to his boxing career. Paul is no longer with us but certainly lived a very colourful life. 23 May 1946, only son of Walter Sykes and Betty Barlow, market and shop retailers, Wakefield, Yorkshire. Represented England and County at every amateur boxing level. Contested the British Commonwealth Heavyweigt title as a professional. Mentioned in the book, Legends by Charles Bronson, an A to Z guide of the men Bronson had regarded to be the toughest in Britain. Sweet Agony [Paul Sykes on Amazon. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. Mentioned in the book, Legends by Charles Bronson, an A to Z guide of the men Bronson had regarded to be the toughest in Britain. 23 May 1946, only son of Walter Sykes and Betty Barlow, market and shop retailers, wakefield, Yorkshire. Represented England and County at every amateur boxing level. Sweet Agony is the debut novel by the infamous Heavy Weight Commonwealth boxing title contender Paul Sykes. A notorious hardman, Paul completed Sweet Agony during one of his many years spent in HMP, originally issued by Lofthouse Publications it was quickly recognised for its literary merit and awarded the Arthur Koesler Award. PAUL Sykes who has died at 60, was a man whose life might have been changed by success in the boxing ring, but despite contending for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight title, he sank back. Yorkshire boxer Paul Sykes has died in hospital. The 60yearold former British and Commonwealth title heavweight contender died at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, last Wednesday from pneumonia. Prison Sykes was classed as one of the most difficult prisoners in the UK throughout the 1970s and 1980s and by 1990, had spent 21 out of 26 years in. com: Sweet Agony ( ) by Paul Sykes and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Also check out: Sykes Unfinished Agony, Further Agony One More Round with Sykes and It's Sharks. Paul Sykes The Straits of Johor. A notorious hard man from Yorkshire, a fighting man in every sense. While in prison, he earned a BA in Physical Sciences from Open University and wrote a memoir, Sweet Agony. Following his release from HM Prison Hull in 1990, producer Roger Greenwood followed him in the course of filming the documentary Paul Sykes: At Large. Sykes, was, born, 23 May, 1946, in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, to Walter Sykes, and Betty Barlow. He grew, up on the, , Lupset council estate, and boxed, at the. Paul Sykes, 60, died on March 7, 2007, from pneumonia and cirrhosis of the liver Sykes battled alcoholism in his final years, causing himself severe health problems. Both of Sykes' sons are currently in British prison for murder, continuing the family cycle of incarceration Its going to be based on material from my first book, Paul Sykes original awardwinning autobiography, Sweet Agony, Unfinished Agony and my next book, Further Agony. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of PaulSykes books online. Free delivery worldwide on over 18 million titles. While in prison, Sykes earned a BA in Physical Sciences from Open University and wrote a memoir, Sweet Agony. This book is now a rare title and, in good condition, commands a. Paul Leighton Sykes, 29, is accused of killing 50yearold Michael Gallagher in Lupset, Wakefield on Tuesday night. Mr Gallagher was found stabbed to death outside his flat in Gloucester Place. Paul Sykes is the author of Sweet Agony (3. 50 avg rating, 30 ratings, 2 reviews, published 2015), Sweet Agony (3. 67 avg rating, 3 ratings, 0 reviews, pub While in prison, he earned a BA in Physical Sciences from Open University and wrote a memoir, Sweet Agony. Following his release from HM Prison Hull in 1990, producer Roger Greenwood followed him in the course of filming the documentary Paul Sykes: At Large. [2 Paul Sykes sparring the great Joe Frazier back in 1973. Frazier chose Paul because he was 6ft 3 and his style was very similar to Joe Bugner who he was about to face. com has Sweet Agony by Paul Sykes and over 50 million more used, rare, and outofprint books..