Fights Worth Fighting: Finding Strength in Struggle

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“Engaging and innovative.” —The New York Times

Best known for his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s and has since built a remarkable career spanning over a hundred films—including producing, writing, and directing multiple projects. But beyond the on-screen battles lies a far more compelling story: the real-life fights Lundgren has faced behind the scenes.

In this deeply personal account, Lundgren opens up about his upbringing in Sweden, his rise from a chemical engineering student to a martial arts champion, and his eventual transformation into an international movie star. He explores the pressures of fame, the emotional and physical toll of life in a cutthroat industry, and his private struggles. Now, as he faces his most difficult challenge yet—a fight against cancer—Lundgren reflects on the cost of survival and what it truly means to keep going.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Horizon
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1400255171
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400255177
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.3 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #15,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Action & Adventure Movies #2 in Martial Artist Biographies #5 in Martial Arts (Books)
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