Dolph Lundgren, with Scott Mantz, presents Fights Worth Fighting

Best known for his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, 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.

More than just a Hollywood memoir, Fights Worth Fighting is a guide to resilience. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Be Useful, it blends life lessons with personal storytelling, offering practical insights on discipline, reinvention, and the importance of mental and emotional strength.

Lundgren’s story arrives at a time when audiences crave authenticity. This isn’t just the tale of a movie star—it’s a call to arms for anyone struggling with their own battles. Candid, inspiring, and unexpectedly vulnerable, Fights Worth Fighting shows us that real strength isn’t just about winning—it’s about continuing the fight when no one’s watching.

EVENT GUIDELINES
- Dolph requires one book per ‘fan item’ signed. (Example: if you’d like your VHS copy of Rocky IV AND your Universal Soldier poster signed you would be required to purchase another copy of Fights Worth Fighting besides the one that comes with your ticket. Extra copies will be available to purchase at the event.)
- Photos during the signing line are allowed but your phone or camera must be given to the designated Vroman’s employee to take it.

This is a ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Tickets include one entry and one copy of Fights Worth Fighting to be handed out at check-in.

A public book signing will follow the presentation.

Questions? email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call us at (626)449-5320