Félix Trinidad: Puerto Rican Legend of Boxing is a gripping biography that traces the meteoric rise of Félix "Tito" Trinidad, from his humble roots in Cupey Alto, Puerto Rico, to the roaring arenas of Las Vegas and Madison Square Garden. With explosive power in both fists and the heart of a warrior, Trinidad carved his name into boxing history as a three-division world champion, capturing titles at welterweight, junior middleweight, and middleweight. The book dives deep into Tito's unforgettable battles, including iconic victories over Hall of Famers like Pernell Whitaker, Oscar De La Hoya, and Fernando Vargas?fights that turned him into a national hero and a global superstar.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, boxing historian F. Daniel Somrack's Félix Trinidad: Puerto Rican Legend of Boxing brings the drama, pride, and glory of Trinidad's legacy to life. It's a ringside seat to greatness?and a tribute to the pride of Puerto Rico.
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F. Daniel Somrack is a boxing historian who authored his first book for Arcadia Publishing entitled Boxing in San Francisco. His subsequent titles include The Eddie Futch Interview, Jack Dempsey "Nonpareil," Pancho Villa: The Filipino Legend, Kid Gavilan: The Cuban Hawk, Cuban Legends of Boxing and The Great Benny Leonard.
As a filmmaker, Somrack produced feature films and documentaries including the highly acclaimed Champions Forever that highlighted the life and times of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Billboard Magazine listed Champions as one of the highest-selling, original sports video of the 1990s.