Shot At the Brothel : The Spectacular Demise of Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena - Patrick Connor

Shot At the Brothel

The Spectacular Demise of Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena

By: Patrick Connor

Paperback | 10 September 2021

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Argentine heavyweight Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena was frequently described as "happy-go-lucky" and "just a big kid." But virtuous sweethearts don't tend to be gunned down on the front steps of a whorehouse. Bonavena's recklessness left behind him a trail of self-destruction that ended violently at Reno's infamous Mustang Ranch. In SHOT AT A BROTHEL, Patrick Connor reveals the salacious story of how Ringo wound up where he did, and why.

About the Author

Patrick Connor is originally from San Diego, California. As a boxing writer, his work has been featured in many publications, including The Guardian, The Fight City , and The Oregonian . He is also a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and the International Boxing Research Organization. Connor, possessing the rare combination of being a boxing historian and voice actor, has hosted well-regarded podcasts such as Knuckles & Gloves and The Hannibal Boxing Podcast. SHOT AT A BROTHEL is his first book.

He lives with his family in Vancouver, Washington.
Industry Reviews


"This well-written and entertaining book sheds light on how difficult [Bonavena] could be inside and outside the ring...A fast, fun read, highly recommended."--Robert Mladinich, author of From the Mouth of the Monster: The Joel Rifkin Story


"Patrick Connor does an excellent job of
unraveling the wild life and death of [Bonavena]...It's a testament to Connor's
abilities as a writer...enough detail to satisfy the hardcore boxing fan as well
as a casual fan who picks up the book for the true crime aspect of
it."--Thomas Gerbasi, Boxing
News

"Connor is a fastidious
investigative reporter who explains the story in a compelling, concise
style...Picking up this book is an easy decision."--Tim Parsons, Tahoe
Onstage


"Patrick Connor has let loose a high-beamed torch into a number of dark and dirty corners with Shot at a Brothel...Boxing, true crime and brilliantly written."--Paul Zanon, author of Sinner and Saint and Jimmy Tibbs: Sparring With Life

"Hookers. Murder. Boxing. Author Patrick Connor lays out the promise of all three right there in the title of his first book, 'Shot at a Brothel'...delivering on the promise...Readers who want to see the Ali era from a less explored angle, with a story that stands on its own, are well served with this read."--Cliff Rold, Managing Editor, Boxingscene

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