Soul Of Boxing Author:Phil Shirley They risk serious injury, even death, every time they climb into the ring. So what is driving and sustaining the men who are paid to inflict harm? Journalist Phil Shirley has had unique access to the thoughts and motivations of today¹s leading boxers. He reveals that, for many, there is a constant inner battle between the forc... more »es of good and evil. Violence, abuse, and self-inflicted pain are the way that many cope with an inner turmoil, as formidable a tormentor as their opponents in the ring. And there are also many, like Evander Holyfield, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, and Mike Tyson, who not only believe that God is in their corner but that he strengthens their punches as well. A fascinating new study for all who love boxing as well as those intrigued by what makes men fight.« less