Izram Chaudry is a Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Bradford. He has a PhD from the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds.

• AcknowledgementsForeword1. Introduction2. Relatedness3. The ‘Archetypal Trajectory’: Family Expectations4. The (Overly) Supportive Family5. ‘Females Can Fight Too’: - Negotiating Gender, Culture and Religion6. Conclusion

“Artfully weaving the personal with the academic, Chaudry’s book develops a compelling sociological account of BrAsian experiences of the ‘sweet science’ of boxing in the wake of Amir Khan’s success. Through the lens of parental influence on their children and the navigation of intergenerational difference, this book offers an important account of how young BrAsians seek to forge alternative lifecourses through the sport.”Anna Tarrant, Professor of Sociology, University of Lincoln“This highly original book positions family relations at the centre of an insightful and engaging analysis of BrAsian boxers. Based on empirically grounded research and nuanced theorising, Chaudry beautifully conveys the structural and cultural complexities of family dynamics and the role that they play in shaping the trajectory of contenders in this demanding sport. BrAsian Family Practices and Reflexivity is a compelling work of sociology.”Val Gillies, Professor of Social Policy and Criminology, University of Westminister