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.
""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