Fiaz Rafiq Knihy

Bruce Lee belongs in the top echelon of influential stars and iconic figures in the world. More than 35 years after his death, he remains a perennial bestseller in video stores, comic book shops, on T-shirts and posters. He influenced pop culture more than anyone, before or ever since. Time magazine named Bruce Lee as one of history's most influential people. At last, in this thought provoking, compelling, unique and intriguing landmark book you will discover a compilation of over 50 exclusive interviews with Bruce Lee's original students, friends, co-stars and colleagues. Those who knew him best give their candid views on the greatest martial arts master and action movie star adored by millions around the globe.Furthermore, for the first time ever, you will discover exclusive interviews with some of the best professional boxers, bodybuilders, UFC fighters and personalities from the motion picture industry paying homage to the legend who continues to have an indelible impact on millions of people from all walks of life around the globe. This is a must have book.

Fiaz Rafiq's memoir offers an insider's perspective on the world of boxing and MMA, shaped by his two decades as a sports journalist. Through his experiences, he shares a coming-of-age narrative filled with vivid encounters and insights from some of the most intriguing figures in sports and entertainment. The book captures the essence of building trust and relationships in a high-stakes environment, revealing the unique stories behind the athletes and the sport itself.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. With Dana White helping bring Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to prominence and respectability, as well as Conor McGregor becoming one of the sport's biggest stars, fans are skipping the squared circle for the Octagon. In Champions of the Octagon, writer Fiaz Rafiq interviews many of the greatest MMA and UFC champions of all-time, including Georges St-Pierre, Holly Holm, Daniel Cormier, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Randy Couture, and many others. Readers will learn of their upbringings, their introductions to the sport, and how they worked their way to be the best ever

Muhammad Ali is one of the most remarkable sports personalities and celebrities of our time. He is a legend who transcended boxing and rose above all sport. A man of mythic proportions, Ali rose to become a prominent feature of our cultural landscape.

To the Top is a fascinating odyssey, a coming-of-age story populated by some of the most colourful characters from the world of UFC, boxing and entertainment. In this riveting memoir the author shares captivating behind- the-scenes stories and offers vivid accounts of working with some of the most famous champions.

From humble beginnings in a small village in Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger has come to symbolise the opportunities that exist for anyone willing to work hard. Fiaz Rafiq uses in-depth interviews with Schwarzenegger's peers to tell the life story of the one-time Governator, featuring exclusive interviews.

Bruce Lee zählt zu den einflussreichsten Ikonen der Welt und bleibt über 35 Jahre nach seinem Tod ein Bestseller in verschiedenen Medien. Er hat die Popkultur nachhaltig geprägt und wurde vom Time Magazine als eine der hundert einflussreichsten Personen des 20. Jahrhunderts ausgezeichnet. Mit einem Kultstatus, der ihn über Legenden wie Elvis Presley und Marilyn Monroe erhebt, wird Lee von Millionen verehrt. In diesem einzigartigen Werk finden sich exklusive Interviews mit seinen ursprünglichen Schülern, Freunden, Co-Stars und Kollegen, die ihm am nächsten standen. Diese Erinnerungen bieten einen tiefen Einblick in das Leben des Martial-Arts-Meisters und Action-Stars. Zudem enthält das Buch erstmals Interviews mit renommierten Profiboxern, Bodybuildern, UFC-Kämpfern und Filmgrößen, die Lee Tribut zollen und seine unvergängliche Wirkung auf Athleten und Menschen aus allen Gesellschaftsschichten würdigen. Mit über 50 fesselnden Interviews wird Bruce Lee als Kämpfer, Filmstar, Philosoph und Lehrer lebendig, obwohl sein Licht vor über dreieinhalb Jahrzehnten erloschen ist. Diese Sammlung bietet eine erfrischende Perspektive auf einen Mann, dessen mysteriöses Leben zu einem der größten Rätsel des Jahrhunderts avancierte und dessen Erbe weiterhin wächst.