Blood in My Coffee: The Life of the Fight Doctor
Ferdie Pacheco, M.D., "the Fight Doctor," is a physician, boxing analyst, author, screenwriter and fine artist. After serving 15 years as Muhammad Ali's physician and cornerman alongside Angelo Dundee, he began a career as a boxing analyst for major television networks. He received an Emmy Award in 1989-90 for his work on a series of specials on Ali's greatest fights. Dr. Pacheco lives in Florida, where he paints draws, and writes. Pacheco was the first to recognize the brain damage that slowed and silenced Ali, the first to jump off the fast train of Championship glory. He still speaks out on the sport of boxing. He remains visible both inside and outside the sport. He remains the authority on the medical condition of Ali and is sought out by international media to speak on the topic of Ali and safety in boxing.