The Maverick and the Game

By Vincent L. Newkirk Johnson II

The Maverick and The Game is a larger-than-life story of grit, faith, and brotherhood told through the eyes of The Billionaire Maverick-Benjamin Trace Pendragon Jr. At 6'4" and 248 pounds of true-blue Texas fire, Benjamin isn't just a cowboy or a boxer-he's a leader forged in barns, stadiums, and boardrooms, with God and family at the center of his every step.

From undefeated Friday night lights to Golden Gloves glory, from inheriting a $3.5 billion legacy to building the Cowboys & Country Network, Benjamin's journey has always been about more than trophies. It's about honor, resilience, and the eternal fight to live by faith, family, and country. His path leads to one of the greatest moments of his life: stepping into the 24x24 boxing ring of the Pendragon Fortress to spar his childhood hero, 14-time World Champion and 2-time WWE Hall of Famer Paul "Triple H" Levesque.

What begins as a Rock'em Sock'em Robots-style sparring exhibition transforms into a brotherhood, with Shawn Michaels, Donnie MacGregor Jr., and Trace Adkins standing ringside as voices of wisdom, passion, and thunder. Fifteen rounds of grit, laughter, and respect culminate in iconic moments-the water-bottle toast, the Triple H pose, and the unforgettable back-and-forth: "You're the G.O.A.T " "No-you're the G.O.A.T "

But this book is more than just a fight story. It is the saga of a life lived in legacy: a cowboy's rise from boyhood dreams to global recognition, a husband's devotion to his wife Jillian, a father's lessons passed to his five sons, and a leader's unshakable commitment to building community. From sparring barns to billion-dollar boardrooms, from football fields to magazine covers, Benjamin proves that true greatness is not measured by victory, but by how you inspire others to rise with you.

The Maverick and The Game is not just about boxing gloves and bright lights-it is about eternal grit, the kind that carves a family creed, unites unlikely brothers, and ensures that the Pendragon legacy of faith, family, and honor will never fade.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRZGV7N5
• ISBN13: 9798266423244
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"