Ben Calder—Smith travelled around the UK for 18 months meeting and interviewing a broad cross—section of former fighters and boxing personalities. He now presents the stories of huge forgotten talents, coulda—been contenders and men who established a foothold in British boxing history, highlighting the highs and lows of their careers in and out of the ring. From the agonies of injury and enforced retirement to a poignant late comeback inspired by personal tragedy; from a British Boxing Board of Control—licensed ringside doctor to a late—blossoming veteran of the ring, Ungloved features unique, varied and personal accounts of the 'noble art' from a bygone age. Memories are relayed with the same passion as was expended in the ring, describing the good, the bad and the ugly with brutal honesty and heart—warming humility. These moving accounts provide living proof that, when knocked down, the human spirit has infinite capacity to bounce back.