The Soul of Boxing: Michael Watson, Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno and other big hitters of faith

by PhilShirley (Author)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.28

  What motivates the professional boxer who risks injury and even death every time they climb into the ring? Based on exclusive interviews with Mike Tyson, Frank Bruno and other world class fighters, Phil Shirley uncovers the darker side of those who are paid to inflict harm. Fight the Good Fight explores the reasons why so many top class boxers have strong religious beliefs. Are they simply an insurance policy in a life threatening industry or do they point to a deeper search for meaning and personal significance? Masculinity, brutality, emotional weakness and compassion run side by side with blow by blow action both in the ring and outside it. Here is a unique and fascinating insight into an industry that produces saints and sinners in equal measure.