Every Punch Counts

Every Punch Counts: A Sequel to The First Punch

What happens when the thing that defines you is no longer the only path in front of you?

In Every Punch Counts, the inspiring sequel to The First Punch, amateur boxer Matt Fields steps back into the ring and then walks away from everything familiar. After winning his first sanctioned amateur fight by technical knockout, he learns that victory can’t shield you from heartbreak. Then an unexpected phone call from Triple H changes the course of his life: an invitation to try out for WWE’s NXT in Orlando.

Leaving the boxing gym that built him means becoming a beginner again. Matt must learn to lose, start from scratch, earn respect in an unfamiliar world, and stay grounded as his new identity as Iron Apex takes shape. Along the way, he leans on the people who shaped him: his coach, his family, and his best friend Billy, whose loyalty and encouragement carry him through the hardest decisions.

Part boxing memoir, part professional wrestling journey, and part guide to reinventing yourself, this book proves that starting over doesn’t mean starting empty. Every chapter closes with a Life Lesson on resilience, humility, failure, friendship, and character.

If you loved The First Punch, this next round is even more personal. If you’re a fan of boxing, WWE, or heartfelt true stories about perseverance, you’ll feel every punch.