Description: Mixes boxing and politics to create a vivid sense of place and time; Reveals the life of an immensely popular fighter whose untimely death left many unanswered questions; Based on primary resources and interviews with Alexis Argello and those who knew him
Brief description:
Christian Giudice currently teaches English in Charlotte, North Carolina, and writes for the boxing site Juicesport.com. He has been published in South Jersey sports magazines and international boxing digests. The author of Hands of Stone: The Life and Legend of Roberto Duran (2009), Giudice is from Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Review Quotes: "I will forever be appreciative of being so closely associated with such a gentleman and champion. I always say that when you look up the word 'champion' in the dictionary and read of its qualities--class, grace, and humility--you will see a picture of Alexis Argüello."--From the foreword by Ray Mancini, former World Boxing Association lightweight champion