Knuckled Up and Not Stuck

Knuckled Up and not Stuck In the shadows of Detroit’s neon nights, fists speak louder than words — and Mario’s fists were about to change everything. Fifteen-year-old Mario arrives from Little Rock, Arkansas with nothing but a southern drawl, thrift‑store clothes, and a hope to experience a better life in the new city of Detroit. Bullied at school, mocked by teachers, and jumped by the neighborhood menace known as Cleaver, Mario runs home bruised and humiliated — only to face a different kind of fight. His father, Milo, a towering alcoholic with a reputation as hard as his fists, drags Mario into the backyard and forces him through brutal, unforgiving drills. What begins as punishment becomes the foundation of a fighter Detroit won’t forget. As Mario rises through the underground fight scene, he discovers a world darker than any alleyway: fighters disappearing, cops on payroll, politicians running secret betting rings, and blackmail used as chains. Every punch he throws pulls him deeper into a system built on fear, silence, and blood. When Mario uncovers evidence that could expose the entire operation, he faces a choice: Stay knuckled up and stuck in the life that made him… or risk everything to free himself and the fighters trapped beside him. In a city where survival is a language and fists are currency, Mario must decide what kind of man he will become — the weapon they forged, or the warrior who breaks the cycle. Gritty. Emotional. Unforgettable. Knuckled Up and Stuck is the story of a boy who learns to navigate the world — and then dares to fight back.
ASIN: B0GCS5XCZ4
VSKU: BVV.B0GCS5XCZ4.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Wells, Devonzelle
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use