Waiting for Carver Boyd

""There is no one better equipped to write about boxing than Thomas Hauser." --Joe Frazier" Thomas Hauser's most riveting work to date tells the tale of a young fighter who rises from obscurity to challenge for the most coveted prize in sports, the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. Moving back and forth with increasing intensity between the bright lights and the shadows of professional sports, this tale is about hope, anger, loss, and belief in oneself. It's a love story with a special twist. From an unparalleled chronicler of the world of boxing, this novel strips the sport bare of all glamour, giving readers an intimate look at the sweet science.