Gentleman Gerry : a contender in the ring, a champion in recovery / Gerry Cooney, John Grady.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cooney, Gerry, 1956- author.

Grady, John, 1976- author.

Contributor:

Class of 1924 Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States.

Cooney, Gerry, 1956-.

Cooney, Gerry.

Boxers (Sports)--United States--Biography.

Boxers (Sports).

Alcoholics--United States--Biography.

Alcoholics.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xvii, 306 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2019]

Summary:

"This authorized biography chronicles boxing legend Gerry Cooney's career, his challenges and triumphs as a trauma survivor, and his journey to sustained recovery from alcoholism. It provides a detailed account of the difficulties this Golden Gloves champion faced both as a child and adult, offering a compelling exploration of an inspirational life"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The earliest days

The survivor fights back

From prospect to national sensation

From prodigy to pro

The future: an un-setting sun

Fighting through the heavyweight division

Evolving into a contender

Combatting the veteran warrior

It's (almost) time

The prodigy prepares for battle

A herculean destruction of a legend

Aftermath

Fighting fame, egos' but not the champ

The dream becomes reality

Training for the champ

Fight night

I belong here

You can't hurt me, man

Breaking apart

A brief return to combat

Dead man fighting

Preparing to rise

The preacher and the puncher

Doing "the next right thing".

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1924 Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Cooney, Gerry, 1956- author. Gentleman Gerry

ISBN:

9781538111000

1538111004

OCLC:

1078203317