Frank Shamrock was widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But first he suffered through a childhood of neglect, juvenile delinquency, and petty crime. He was eventually taken in by Bob Shamrock, who fostered hundreds of troubled boys. But when Frank couldn’t afford to support his family, he turned to burglary and wound up in state prison. When he was released, Frank joined Ken in training. For the next two decades he dominated the entire sport. In this riveting book Shamrock gives vivid accounts of his battles both in and out of the ring.

Frank Shamrock was the undefeated mixed martial arts champion for 10 years and is the only person to win a title in all three major North American fight promotions. He lives in Los Angeles. Charles Fleming is a writer, an adjunct faculty member of the University of Southern California, and a reporter for such publications as Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair. He lives in Los Angeles. Mickey Rourke is an actor, a screenwriter, and a retired boxer. He won a Golden Globe Award in 2009 for his lead role in The Wrestler. He lives in New York City.