Rocky For God

About the Book

An aging Prize Fighter makes a deal with the Devil to sell his soul for another shot at the Light Heavyweight Title ... only this time a guaranteed win! The Fighter buys out an old boxing gym for a day and locks all the doors. Believing he is alone, he waits for the Devil to close out the deal. But, he is not alone. A seemingly punch-drunk janitor, the Ol’ Man, is locked in the gym with him. Through bitter, hard-hitting exchanges (and often humorous ones), the Ol’ Man gives the Fighter a glimpse of his life if he keeps his soul. The Fighter also comes to realize there is one condition he must meet before he gets the title shot; one he didn’t count on. He has to fight the Beast, Satan’s own Heavyweight Champion, to be worthy of the deal. And, he must fight It today, in this gym, in a “fight to the finish” Main Event. Having seen the Beast, the Fighter wants out of the deal and ...

About the Author

Joseph Marcoguiseppe is a practicing attorney and former teacher in the city of Cleveland. In addition to “Rocky For God, Episode II, Good vs. Evil, Everyday Wrestlemania,” he has authored and co-authored several stage plays: “Third Man On The Cross (Almost Paradise),” “Rocky For God,” “Up Against,” “OK’, Regenia, My Gift Of Life,” “Earth To …,” and “Collage.” Most recently, he has written a screenplay … “yes, Lord,” published as a book, and the original stage play “Rocky For God,” published as a book; both books published with Xlibris Corporation.