From Trench Town to the top of the world — one man's inspiring fight for meaning, dignity, and respect.
Tiga’s Tale chronicles the remarkable life of world champion boxer Barrington “Tiga” Francis, who survived crushing poverty and violence in Jamaica’s notorious ghettos and the insidious racism of 1980s Montreal to emerge as one of Canada’s most successful professional fighters.
Tiga’s Tale is told in the twelve rounds of Barrington’s fight for the coveted British Commonwealth Title, coupled with twelve vignettes that tell his exceptional story of perseverance, faith, and ultimately, triumph, from Jamaican street urchin to quiet Canadian hero.
Tiga’s Tale chronicles the remarkable life of world champion boxer Barrington “Tiga” Francis, who survived crushing poverty and violence in Jamaica’s notorious ghettos and the insidious racism of 1980s Montreal to emerge as one of Canada’s most successful professional fighters.
Tiga’s Tale is told in the twelve rounds of Barrington’s fight for the coveted British Commonwealth Title, coupled with twelve vignettes that tell his exceptional story of perseverance, faith, and ultimately, triumph, from Jamaican street urchin to quiet Canadian hero.
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- Toronto, CA
Table of Contents
- Cover 1
- Halftitle 3
- Title 5
- Copyright 6
- Dedication 7
- Introducing: Tonight's Combatants 9
- Preface 11
- Round one: Trench Town 15
- Round two: Flight 29
- Round three: Canada 45
- Round four: Back Home 63
- Round five: Trauma 81
- Round six: The Temple 95
- Round seven: Learning the Trade 111
- Round eight: Turning Pro 127
- Round nine: The Climb 145
- Round ten: Paying Dues 163
- Round eleven: The Canadian Title 181
- Round twelve: Toronto 199
- The Decision 223
- Afterword 225
- Acknowledgements 245
- About the Authors 247
- Back Cover 248
