Boxer, bouncer and now a doctor

It all started in a small industrial town in the north of England.

Walking into a boxing gym was the start of an amazing metamorphosis for the 14-year-old.

At age 20, he had developed into a 16-stone boxer, powerlifter and ferocious street fighter, with a knock-out punch in both hands.

This is the story of a young man who, lacking education, immigrated to Australia at just 18 years of age only to experience the twilight world of sleaze and violence in Perth's underbelly, confronting and often overcoming the many challenges he encountered.

Returning to England at 21, he mastered his craft as a bouncer and street fighter, attended two universities, obtained three degrees and was awarded a doctorate at the age of 39.