His outstanding bravery in the ring drew the attention of boxing writers , although his early record was stubbornly mediocre .
At the age of 18 , Farr moved to London to make his name .
Farr 's outstanding bravery in the ring drew the attention of boxing writers , although his early record was stubbornly mediocre .
At the age of 18 , Farr moved to London to make his name .