“The Onion Picker: Carmen Basilio And Boxing In The 1950s” To Become Motion Picture, “Basilio: The Truth Is In His Past”

Author Gary B. Youmans published “The Onion Picker: Carmen Basilio And Boxing In The 1950s” 19 years ago in 2007. His dream has always been to see the book come to the silver screen.  His passion project is getting closer to reality, with a working titles, “Basilio: The Truth Is In His Past.” Youmans took time to talk with Fightnews.com about the genesis of the book, it’s hope for metamorphosis in the film and where the process is at.