Boxing memoir of Hall of Famer Russ Anber is released

Russ Anber: Unrivaled – Over 45 years of life inside the fight game

After more than 45 years of dedication and sacrifice, Russ Anber is one of boxing’s most respected figures: trainer of champions, legendary hand-wrapper, cornerman and cutman, and CEO of Rival Boxing Gear.

In June 2026, Anber will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, highlighting the indelible impact he has had on the sport. This achievement coincides with the July publication of his new memoir, Russ Anber: Unrivaled, written by Paul Harrietha.

Published by Curtis Press, Unrivaled offers unprecedented access to the real fight game: the triumphs, the betrayals, the politics, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the corner. From meeting the heroes of his youth like Angelo Dundee and Ray Arcel, to unforgettable nights alongside champions including Otis Grant, Jean Pascal, Vasily Lomachenko, and Oleksandr Usyk, this is a rare and intimate chronicle of
boxing’s inner circle.

"Russ is magic. He is my friend! The best of the best. Boxing is as much an art form as a physical confrontation, and Russ gets that." - Oleksandr Usyk, Undisputed Cruiserweight and Heavyweight World Champion

Russ is in the business of people – the fighters he coaches and the champions he forges. For years, Anber has been at the heart of the sport – in the corner of the champions, and his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame is a testament to the legacy he has crafted.

"It didn’t take me long to see that Russ was a real student of the game and understood boxing inside and out." - Roy Jones Jr., former Middleweight, Super-Middleweight, Light-Heavyweight, and Heavyweight World Champion

Unrivaled is Anber’s definitive memoir – a record of modern boxing history from the man who’s seen it all.

Pre-order your copy here: www.mngbookshop.co.uk/9781068589737/russ-anber/