In this book Rick reveals his insights about coaches and boxers, his experience with people who think they know or new the sweet science, and the boxers he fought and trained since 1945. What he passes on is truly the art of ass kicking. From studying his idle Willie Pep feather weight champion too Ted Williams the greatest hitter that ever lived, what they had in common, the will to be the best. From Joe Lewis , Billy Conn, Rocky Marciano, Ray Robinson, Joe Fraser to trainers Whittie Burnstine, Bill Gore, Pete Mello and other great fighters and trainers just to mention a few.The knowledge they passed on, which Rick studied and also passes on.