Tiga’s ability to overcome adversity, both inside and outside the ring, serves as an inspiration to all aspiring athletes.
Otis "Magic" Grant, Canadian boxing legend and former WBO world middleweight champion
An inspirational read for any young immigrant — or person who feels unable or unworthy to be successful in life.
Dr, Fitzroy "The Whip" Vanderpool, Canadian boxing great and former WBF world super welterweight champion
A must-read for sports fans, Tiga’s Tale gives Francis the attention he so rightly deserves.
Elaine McCluskey, award-winning Canadian novelist and author of Going Fast
So passionately written, Tiga’s Tale is a truly fantastic read.
Deborah Down, Honorary Secretary Commonwealth Boxing Council
Poignant, honest, emotional, and thoroughly detailed…Harrietha has scored a scintillating knockout!
Russ Anber, legendary trainer, corner man, colour commentator and boxing entrepreneur
An inspiring and gripping read…It is, in every sense of the word, a knockout!
Ralph Oates, British boxing historian and author
This well-written, fast-paced story will ultimately leave you cheering for Tiga’s tremendous accomplishments both inside the ring and out
Louis Eisen, renowned boxing historian, writer and podcaster
This book is so beautifully constructed and written.
Jason Winders, author of George Dixon: The Short Life of Boxing’s First Black World Champion
A thoughtful and well-researched biography of one of Canada’s greatest fighters ever.
Andrew Applebaum, host of the Toronto Legends podcast
Tiga’s Tale offers a memorable account of one man’s stubborn pursuit of athletic excellence with enough detail and explanation to please the novice and the aficionado alike.
Literary Review of Canada