Lessons of Resilience By a Heavyweight Contender

Beginning in the late 1970s, “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney’s professional boxing career was marked by exhilarating fights, exciting wins, and a powerful left hook. In 1982, Cooney fought all-time great champion Larry Holmes in one of the most memorable and anticipated title fights in boxing history. Yet Cooney’s bouts in the ring were nothing compared to the inner turmoil that he dealt with and eventually overcame. You will hear how the former contender went from an abused childhood to becoming a two-time Golden Gloves champion, and his journey through alcoholism to sustained recovery. Cooney and addiction counselor John Grady have written “Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery,” an unprecedented look into the boxer’s life in and out of the ring. https://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Gerry-Contender-Champion-Recovery/dp/1538155346http://www.yourlotandparcel.orgSupport the show