Damage - by Tris Dixon (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>"Anyone who loves boxing--even the sport's most die-hard supporters--must take a longer and more serious look at the issues that Tris Dixon writes about with such nuance and humanity in <i>Damage</i>...there's no better argument for more studies, discussion, and awareness than this book, a volume equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring with respect to the need for change."<b>--Greg Bishop, Senior Writer, <i>Sports Illustrated</i></b> <p/><b>The secret history brain damage in boxing has never been fully told―until now. From the story behind Muhammad Ali's deterioration, to first-hand accounts from the fighters themselves, including the beloved Micky Ward.</b> <p/>In <i>Damage</i>, author Tris Dixon delivers a gripping history of "boxing's darkest secret"--CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), which was known previously as "Dementia Pugilistica" and "Punch Drunk Syndrome." <p/>This highly-anticipated book has already generated intense discussion on social media about the inner-conflict that comes with being a fan of the "sweet science, " and the difficulty involved in witnessing the devastating brain trauma suffered by the warriors who fight for the entertainment of millions. <p/>Unfortunately, the promoters, managers, and other non-participants who profit from the violence have long looked the other way. Will this book finally drive them to address the issue and help fighters get the help they deserve?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>It's an old story--a fighter gains fame, drives fast cars, makes piles of cash, and dates beautiful women. Then comes the fall--booze, drugs, depression, poverty, illness. This dark narrative has been playing out for a hundred years. <p/>Doctors first identified "Punch Drunk Syndrome" in 1928. It later became known as "Dementia Pugilistica." Today, we call it CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). The secret history of this disease in boxing has never been fully told-- until now. <p/>In <i>Damage</i>, Tris Dixon uncovers the difficult truths of boxing and CTE and chronicles the lives of fighters affected by it. He interviews some of the sport's biggest names, some lesser-known journeymen, and highly respected trainers and other figures to try to understand why no one wants to discuss CTE or take responsibility for it. Ultimately, Dixon takes aim at what boxing can do to help the warriors who sacrifice their health seeking glory in the ring. Will this book finally drive the sport to address the issue and help fighters get the help they deserve?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Anyone who loves boxing--even the sport's most die-hard supporters--must take a longer and more serious look at the issues that Tris Dixon writes about with such nuance and humanity in <i>Damage</i>. Having covered the NFL for two decades, I've seen increasing awareness of traumatic brain injuries. We need the same in boxing, for the fighters and their families, and there's no better argument for more studies, discussion, and awareness than this book, a volume equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring with respect to the need for change."<b>--Greg Bishop, Senior Writer, <i>Sports Illustrated</i></b> <p/>"This is the book that boxing has always needed. Tris Dixon has written about the dark and distressing truth that lies at the heart of the sport. He confronts the damage done to fighters who have taken too many blows to the head with unflinching honesty. This is a work of great importance. It is shattering yet moving, informative yet tender as Dixon charts the history and the science of CTE and meets boxers who have suffered damage over the years. An essential read for anyone who cares about boxing and its courageous, damaged fighters."<b>--Donald McRae, <i>The Guardian</i></b> <p/>"Damage isn't merely excellent or overdue; it should be mandatory reading for anyone who claims to care about boxing. With deep research and dogged reporting, Tris Dixon has managed to remain both clear-headed and compassionate. It's not an easy task, trying to reconcile the great, enduring love for an international sport with its apparently inevitable price. But Dixon has done it by giving voice to the physicians and the fighters themselves, by balancing biology with humanity. In the end, though, he's reminded us how tough the fighter really is."<b>--Mark Kriegel, ESPN commentator, author of <i>The Good Son: The Life of Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini</i>.</b> <p/>"I've often said while commentating for fights that a boxer's age should not be judged chronologically, but rather by the amount of punches he has taken. Tris Dixon's book <i>Damage</i>, adds forensic proof to that statement, as he walks you and these fistic titans from the lights of the ring into the shadows of their dressing rooms. I highly recommend this book."<b>--Teddy Atlas, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, broadcaster, and author of <i>Atlas: From the Streets to the Ring: A Son's Struggle to Become a Man</i></b></p><br>
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