WINNER AND STILL CHAMPION is Rusty Kearney's third novel and is set in a section of Rockaway Beach NY known as Irishtown. Mr. Kearney was a promising boxer in his early teens but a serious accident ended his dreams of hopefully competing in the Golden Gloves. He still works out on a heavy bag and a speed bag and also lifts weights. He's also a black belt in Aikido - Japanese Martial arts and loves to read books about boxing. He also enjoys watching classic fights; Jack Dempsey Joe Louis Rocky Marciano etc. Rusty is divorced and living in Breezy Point NY.