Muhammad Ali once said “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses—behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” Lovers of the sweet science know that before the first bell rings, there’s a whole story of how the combatants trained, how they were paired, and how life brought them to that moment in the ring. Our boxing books chronicle the locals and legends in famous fight towns like Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, and of course Rocky’s hometown, Philadelphia. Deep lore of America’s prizefighters paired with rare photographs that chronicle the sport will surely connect with your favorite fight fan.