Dimensions
294 x 337 x 23mm
As editor-in-chief of the world-reowned Magnum agency, James A. Fox worked with many of the most famous names in photography. However, for almost thirty years he has also led a secret life as a photographer himself, documenting the world of boxing. The hard-won trust and long-standing friendships he has found there have allowed him unprecedented access behind the scenes of this dramatic and dangerous sport. The result is a remarkably powerful collection that reveals the public and private faces of the 'noble art' at its most enthralling.
Legends such as Muhammad Ali and Carlos Monzon become heroes to millions; young kids with big ambitions dream of future glory; small-timers put in months of hard work for just a few minutes in the spotlight. All around the world, at every level, the moments of passion and excitement, triumph and dispair remain the same. From the spectacle and glamour of a night at Madison Square Garden to the gritty atmosphere of the backstreet gyms, from the tension of the dressing rooms to the bright lights of the ring, Fox's endless fascination with the sport and the fighters themselves shines through.
This is not just the view from the ringside but a whole unseen world, captured in a series of unforgettable images.
