A Man Named Daniel
A Man Named Daniel by Daniel Andrews, published by AuthorHouse in October 2004, is a 64-page biography that chronicles the life of Daniel, a man who faced significant challenges while nurturing his dreams. Growing up in a tough environment, he found hope and inspiration through boxing, a passion ignited by watching fights with his uncle. The narrative follows his journey from South Carolina to Washington DC, detailing his entry into the Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing and his transition to professional fighting.
Readers will discover Daniel’s experiences in the boxing world, including training alongside renowned fighters such as Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Joe Frazier. The book also shares personal encounters with notable figures like Lena Horn and Joe Louis, providing insight into both his athletic journey and the broader context of sports during his time. This edition offers a glimpse into the intersection of sports and personal memoir, reflecting on themes of perseverance and ambition within the framework of African American and boxing history.
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This book is about the life of a man named Daniel. He was a hard rock kid who grew up the hard way, yet he had hope. He hoped for a better day and a better life. His dream in life was to become a boxer. Every Wednesday and Friday he would watch fights with his uncle who later encouraged him to pursue his dreams. In April of 1959, Daniel left South Carolina headed for Washington DC. In 1960, he entered the Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing. In 1962, His life as an amateur fighter was over when he fought his first professional fight. Although Daniel didn’t gain much popularity, he had the honor to train with a few popular fighters. A few of the fighters that he trained with were Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Joe Frazier. In this book Daniel talks about his encounter with Lena Horn and Joe Louis. He also talks about some experiences in professional fighting.
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