Can you recommend some good boxing short stories?

Sure. 'The Comeback' could be one of the great ones. It might show a boxer's journey to regain his former glory.

'Raging Bull' is also a notable boxing - related novel. It delves deep into the life of Jake LaMotta, his boxing career, his inner demons, and his complex relationships. It's a raw and intense look at the life of a boxer both in and out of the ring.

Another boxing love story could be the relationship between real - life boxers and their partners. For example, some boxers' wives or girlfriends support them wholeheartedly through their training and fights. Their love is often tested by the physical and mental challenges that come with the boxing world. They share the joys of victory and the pain of defeat, and their love stories are about perseverance and mutual support.

Sure. 'The Contender' is a great boxing fiction novel. It tells the story of a young boxer's journey in the tough world of boxing, with vivid descriptions of his training and fights. Another one is 'Raging Bull', which is also based on the life of a boxer, exploring his inner struggles and his passion for the sport. And 'Fat City' is also worth reading, it shows different aspects of boxers' lives, both in and out of the ring.

One popular female boxing fanfiction is 'The Female Boxer's Ascent'. It follows the journey of a young woman who overcomes various challenges in the boxing world. Another is 'Rising Star in the Female Boxing Ring' which focuses on a female boxer's struggle for recognition.

I've heard of 'Pony Boxers' as well. In this fanfic, the ponies not only box but also learn important life lessons through the sport. It has a lot of heart - warming moments between the characters. There are some intense boxing battles that keep you on the edge of your seat, and the way the ponies' personalities shine through during the matches is really engaging.

Sure. 'Hajime no Ippo' is a well - known boxing light novel. It follows the journey of a young boxer named Ippo Makunouchi as he rises through the ranks in the boxing world. The story is filled with intense boxing matches, character development, and the spirit of perseverance.

There's also 'Boxing Day' by Bernard Schlink. This book combines elements of boxing with deeper themes like self - discovery and redemption. The boxing scenes are vividly described, and it's an interesting read for those who like boxing - themed fiction.

Sure. 'The Contender' is a great boxing book fiction. It follows the journey of a young boxer trying to make it in the tough world of boxing. Another one is 'Raging Bull', which was also made into a famous movie. It delves deep into the life and struggles of a boxer both inside and outside the ring.

One great boxing crime novel is 'The Fight' by Norman Mailer. It combines the rough world of boxing with elements of crime and moral exploration. The story dives deep into the psyche of the boxer and the seedy underbelly that often surrounds the sport, where illegal activities and power struggles are not uncommon.