Benjamin Trace Pendragon Jr.: The True-Blue Cowboy Maverick By Vincent L. Newkirk Johnson II Born under the wide Texas sky on October 29, 1992, Benjamin Trace Pendragon Jr. was destined to become more than just a man-he became a legend. The True-Blue Cowboy Maverick tells the incredible, faith-filled journey of a boy raised on a ranch, built by boxing gloves, football dreams, and unshakable family values. From his first breath on Southlake soil to his rise as a national icon, Benjamin's life embodies the unbreakable spirit of a cowboy, boxer, champion, husband, and man of God. In this heart-pounding and deeply inspiring story, readers witness Benjamin's path from humble ranch roots to worldwide recognition. As a child, his godfather Trace Adkins gifted him his first pair of boxing gloves-an act that sparked a lifelong pursuit of greatness. Trained under the Texas sun and guided by faith, young Benjamin became a prodigy in both the boxing ring and on the football field, earning the nickname "Captain Cowboy." With discipline, grit, and a heart full of scripture, he led the Southlake Prep Cowboys to four straight state championships and a perfect 60-0 record. But his victories were not just on the scoreboard-they were in the soul. At thirteen, a sparring match with a brave classmate named Jillian Lauriniatis ended not with a knockout, but with a kiss that began the greatest love story Texas ever told. Together, they grew from childhood sweethearts to partners in purpose, anchored by faith and tested by fire. When Benjamin stepped into the ring, it wasn't just for trophies-it was for honor, brotherhood, and the belief that strength without love means nothing. By eighteen, Benjamin Pendragon Jr. inherited his family's billion-dollar legacy and turned it into a movement rooted in faith, family, and freedom. He built Pendragon Park, a Texas-sized monument to hard work and heart, featuring boxing rings, training facilities, and spaces for mentorship. As the youngest CEO in company history, he transformed Pendragon Enterprises into a global empire-launching Cowboys & Country Network, Pendragon Promotions, and Pendragon Grand Hotels & Resorts-while never losing sight of what truly mattered: faith, family, and community. Every chapter of this true-blue epic captures the essence of the American Dream through the lens of a man who never forgot where he came from. Readers will feel the thunder of Friday night lights, the sting of a well-timed jab, the joy of Christmas at the ranch, and the peace of a quiet prayer whispered before dawn. Through triumphs, trials, and timeless traditions, Benjamin proves that cowboys don't just ride-they rise. Benjamin Trace Pendragon Jr.: The True-Blue Cowboy Maverick is a story of love that endures, faith that conquers, and a legacy that lives on. It's a celebration of boxing gloves and Bibles, of family dinners and football fields, of honor, humility, and heart. Whether you're a sports fan, a dreamer, or someone who believes in second chances, this book will remind you that true strength comes not from power-but from purpose. Ride tall. Pray hard. Love true. Because legends aren't born-they're forged in faith. The Legacy Lives On. Forever True-Blue. Forever Pendragon.