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.
Jonathan Eig – Ali: A Life
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*Ali: A Life* by Jonathan Eig is a comprehensive biography of Muhammad Ali, tracing the boxer’s life from his childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, to his rise as a global icon. The book delves into Ali’s extraordinary boxing career, his charismatic personality, and his impact on sports, race, and politics. Eig explores Ali’s controversial conversion to Islam, his opposition to the Vietnam War, and his role as a civil rights figure, showing how he challenged societal norms and became a symbol of resistance. The biography also examines Ali’s personal struggles, including his complex relationships, financial difficulties, and the physical toll boxing took on his health, leading to Parkinson’s disease. Drawing from extensive interviews and archival material, *Ali: A Life* presents a nuanced portrait of a man whose life and legacy transcended sports, capturing his contradictions, courage, and enduring influence on American and global culture.