BoxRec

Posted: **21 Feb 2003, 08:03**

hey folks -

Eleven years after lying in a coma, on the verge of being certified clinically dead, former boxer Michael Watson is aiming to complete The Flora London Marathon.

This truly inspirational sporting effort will benefit the Brain and Spine Foundation - a charity that has supported Michael since his injury. So if anyone has a few spare quid you can sponsor him at http://www.sponsor-michael-watson.com

cheers.

Posted: **21 Feb 2003, 11:05**

I'm astonished by this!

I know that he has "fought back" amazingly, but this is a shock!

Phil

(BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2003............?)

Posted: **21 Feb 2003, 11:27**

It's incredible isn't it.

Read the full story here: http://www.justgiving.com/content/defau ... leid=12047 then dig deep.

If he completes the 26 miles (he reckons it will take him a week) it should go down as one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time.