Life in the Ring
Lessons and Inspiration from the Sport of Boxing
From the Introduction...
I have always believed that boxing is a metaphor for life.
In this book you will discover the stories of 15 extraordinary men from all walks of life, from different times and different backgrounds. These men chose boxing as their vocation. Each one brought his own unique contribution to the sport. Their stories are profound and no two are alike.
You will read of their hardship, struggle, defeat, comeback, and victory. They capture the very essence of the human experience. When a truly competitive boxing match is performed by skilled fighters, there is also a beauty, grace, and athletic excellence which cannot be duplicated in any other sport. And it is that combination of elements which grabs the imagination.
In boxing there are no words, only actions. And behind the action in a boxing ring are many of the human emotions and complications that one might encounter in life–preparation, concentration, purposefulness, goal setting, challenges, pain, perseverance, and a host of anxieties and fears.
There is an aloneness to b ...
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