Book on Famous Cutman Jacob Stitch Duran in Development
June 19, 2009
Cutman Jacob Stitch Duran is partnering with MMA writer Zac Robinson to complete his biography.
Stitch is recognized by many as the best, most popular cutman in the business. The Jacob Stitch Duran Story will offer fight fans a new and unique perspective of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), K-1, Mixed Martial Arts, boxing, and the fighters of each. The publisher has yet to be named and the book is scheduled for completion by October. During its development fans can visit http://www.cutmanstitchduran.com/ for combat sports related content.
Upon hearing of the book, UFC welterweight Mike Swick nodded his approval and said, “Stitch is the best. I always make sure he wraps my hands.” Author Zac Robinson said, “Stitch is something of an ultimate insider in combat sports and he’s lived an inspiring and exciting life. I’m honored to be a part of this project and believe the fans will really appreciate it.”
About Jacob Stitch Duran
He is a former U.S. Airman who learned Kickboxing while stationed in Thailand. He has trained numerous world champion kickboxers and transitioned into the role of cutman through kickboxing. He now serves as a lead cutman for the UFC and works with heavyweight boxing champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. Stitch has an instructional DVD at http://www.givingthefighteronemoreround.com/, and recently released his own line of training gear, http://www.stitchdurangear.com/. He has also appeared in a number of movies.
About Zac Robinson
He is a professional educator and co-author of numerous Sports by the Numbers books, including: Mixed Martial Arts, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Dodgers (all published with Savas Beatie). He is also completing the trivia book, MMA IQ (Black Mesa Publishing) scheduled for release September 2009 and maintains a blog, http://www.sportsbythenumbersmma.com/
For interview requests of Stitch Duran or Zac Robinson or more information, contact zacrr6@yahoo.com.
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