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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Jonathan Eig is an American author and journalist, best known for his meticulously researched biographies. Born in 1964, Eig has written several critically acclaimed books, including *Ali: A Life* (2017), a definitive biography of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. His writing focuses on influential figures in American history, combining historical research with compelling storytelling. Eig has worked as a journalist for *The Wall Street Journal* and *Chicago Tribune*, and his works often explore themes of race, identity, and American culture. In addition to *Ali: A Life*, he has written biographies of figures like Lou Gehrig and Al Capone. Eig’s work has earned him numerous awards and recognition for bringing fresh insights into the lives of iconic individuals.