Tiga's Tale: The Remarkable Life of Champion Boxer Barrington Francis

by Paul Harrietha, Ras Barrington Francis (Primary Contributor)

From Trench Town to the top of the world -- one man's inspiring fight for meaning, dignity, and respect.

Tiga's Tale chronicles the remarkable life of world champion boxer Barrington "Tiga" Francis, who survived crushing poverty and violence in Jamaica's notorious ghettos and the insidious racism of 1980s Montreal to emerge as one of Canada's most successful professional fighters.

Tiga's Tale is told in the twelve rounds of Barrington's fight for the coveted British Commonwealth Title, coupled with twelve vignettes that tell his exceptional story of perseverance, faith, and ultimately, triumph, from Jamaican street urchin to quiet Canadian hero.

248 pages, Paperback

Published August 6, 2024

Reviews

[Jonathan Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Barrington "Tiga" Francis is one of talent, faith, perseverance, and will. While this book is expertly written by both Paul Harrietha and Barrington himself with plenty of insight into the fine details of boxing, this story goes far beyond the ring. Written with a great juxtaposition between an epic fight between Tiga and a more than worthy opponent, and the development of Tiga's life from impoverished youth in Jamaica's trench town to Canadian legend, the book flows beautifully throughout, leaving the reader immensely satisfied by the end. With Tiga's Tale, Barrington Francis will never be forgotten; is there any better accomplishment for a biography?