Kostya From Russia with Gloves

Description

Kostya: From Russia With Gloves is a full-colour celebration of one of Australia's most recognisable sportsmen. Featuring photos of Kostya at home with his family, on holidays, training, rubbing shoulders with Australian stars like Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, and all his major professional fights - including his much-anticipated upcoming battle with Ricky Hatten of England. The text tells the story behind the pictures, and highlights quotes and testimonials from people such as John Howard, Alan Jones, Angelo Dundee (Mohammed Ali's trainer) and the editor of the USA's boxing bible Ring magazine. Fans also make up a big part of this book, and their quotes are featured, as well as Kostya's feelings towards his fans.

Kostya has written his story with the help of Malcolm Andrews, a journalist and author. Malcolm is the author of more than thirty books, and his most recent collaboration was with Brian Corrigan on The Life of Brian.

Sports/biography