Mia Rosales-St. John Book Signing On June 18 In Spanish Harlem

June 11, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA)- A pioneer of women’s professional boxing whose career has spanned more than a decade, Mia Rosales-St. John literally fought her way to the top. On the tenth anniversary of her Playboy magazine cover, the two-time WBC champion is more fit and healthy than ever.

In her newly released book, “The Knockout Workout: 3 Winning Steps to Improve Your Body and Your Life,” (Wiley, $24.95) Mia uses her experiences as a fighter, champion and single, working mother of two to empower women to take control of their food and body issues and live their healthiest, happiest lives.

Her first book signing event will be held in New York City’s Spanish Harlem on Thursday, June 18th from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm at Chimney, the latest in El Barrio chic, located at 2056 Second Ave. The event is co-hosted by La Casa Azul Bookstore whose mission is to provide the community with contemporary bilingual literature, featuring works by Latino authors.

In addition to her innovative workout plan, Mia reveals some of the challenges she overcame along her life’s journey and shares the skills and mindset that helped her climb from modest beginnings to the pinnacle of her chosen profession.

“The Knockout Workout” includes step-by-step exercise instructions, championship mental strategies and clear, detailed photographs. This whole-body program is ideal for everyone, regardless of age or experience, who wants to get fit quickly.

For anyone who enjoys Mexican food (and who doesn’t), Mia supplies low-fat, heart healthy recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. Working with her mother, a native of Zacatecas, Mexico, Mia developed healthier, alternative recipes for her favorite meals that maintain the delicious, authentic flavor of her mother’s hometown.

After attending the Boxing Writer’s Association of America gala on Friday, June 12, Mia spends the next five days making media appearances around New York City. On June 19, Mia spends the day on ESPN’s Bristol campus appearing on numerous programs before sitting down in-studio to co-host the live broadcast of “Friday Night Fights” en Espanol.

Mia’s book signing tour includes stops in Philadelphia on June 20 and 21, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago. For dates and information, visit http://www.MiaStJohn.com.

“The Knockout Workout” is available at retailers including Borders and Barnes and Noble and on-line at Amazon.com or http://www.LaCasaAzulBookstore.com.

Last month, Mia promoted “The Knockout Workout” with a live, in-studio appearance on Fox’s nationally syndicated “The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet.” She has appeared on The Tonight Show, Despierta America, Gordo y Flaca, Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight. Her 2006 bilingual fitness DVD, “Million Dollar Workout,” was featured in publications including SELF and Shape En Espanol and was a popular seller in box box stores including WalMart.

About La Casa Azul Bookstore: Located in the heart of East Harlem, LCAB is a place of knowledge, art, creativity and culture whose mission is to provide the community with contemporary bilingual literature, featuring works by Latino authors. http://www.lacasaazulbookstore.com