<p>From the renowned author of <i>Muhammad Ali- His Life and Times</i>, Thomas Hauser’s most riveting work to date tells the tale of a young fighter who rises from hard origins to challenge for the most coveted prize in sports: the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.</p><p>Moving back and forth with increasing intensity between the bright lights and shadows of professional boxing, <i>Waiting for Carver Boyd</i> is about hope, anger, loss, and belief in oneself. It’s a love story with a special twist.</p><p>Hauser, an unparalleled chronicler of the contemporary boxing scene, strips the sport bare of its glamour and glitz to give readers an inside look at how the sweet science really works.</p>