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Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery

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Gentleman Gerry 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.

ISBN-13: 9781538111000

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers - Inc.

Publication Date: 06-12-2019

Pages: 344

Product Dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.40(d)

Gerry Cooney is a former boxer who emerged as the #1 contender for the heavyweight championship of the world. Ranked #53 on The Ring Magazine’s “100 Greatest Punchers of All Time,” Cooney fought all-time great champion Larry Holmes in one of the most memorable and anticipated title fights in boxing history. Cooney currently co-hosts “At the Fights” on SiriusXM radio with Randy “The Commissioner” Gordon. John Grady is a licensed professional counselor, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, dually certified supervisor in mental health and addictions, university lecturer, and author.

Table of Contents

Foreword Randy "Commish" Gordon ix

Acknowledgments xiii

Prologue xv

Part 1 A Survivor Evolves into a Fighter 1

1 The Earliest Days 3

2 The Survivor Fights Back 11

3 From Prospect to National Sensation 23

The Writing Process: A Fan Meets a Boxing Legend 31

Part 2 Exploring Potential 35

4 From Prodigy to Pro 37

5 The Future: An Un-setting Sun 49

6 Fighting through the Heavyweight Division 61

The Writing Process: Mom, We're Working with Gerry Cooney 71

Part 3 The Top Contender 73

7 Evolving into a Top Contender 75

8 Combating the Veteran Warrior 85

9 It's (Almost) Time 95

The Writing Process: Healing through Giving 105

Part 4 The Legend 109

10 The Prodigy Prepares for Battle 111

11 A Herculean Destruction of a Legend 119

12 Aftermath 131

The Writing Process: A Fan Hangs with Gerry 137

Part 5 Journeying Toward Destiny 141

13 Fighting Fame, Egos, but Not the Champ 143

14 The Dream Becomes Reality 153

15 Training for the Champ 161

The Writing Process: A Heightened Sense of Urgency 175

Part 6 The Championship Quest 179

16 Fight Night 181

17 I Belong Here 193

18 You Can't Hurt Me, Man 205

The Writing Process: Writing at the "Office" 215

Part 7 Encountering Severe Adversity 219

19 Breaking Apart 221

20 A Brief Return to Combat 233

21 Dead Man Fighting 249

The Writing Process: God Hears All Prayers, but Sometimes the Answer Is No 263

Part 8 Lost Legacy Found 267

22 Preparing to Rise 269

23 The Preacher and the Puncher 275

24 Doing the "Next Right Thing" 289

Bibliography 297

Index 301

About the Authors 305