{"id":48169,"date":"2026-07-30T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=5ec1699c4c8c92fa708a33d4dcb9514f"},"modified":"2026-07-30T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T17:00:00","slug":"action-icon-dolph-lundgren-announces-us-book-tour-for-new-memoir-fights-worth-fighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=48169","title":{"rendered":"Action Icon Dolph Lundgren Announces US Book Tour for New Memoir Fights Worth Fighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>In his candid new memoir, Dolph Lundgren opens up about resilience, reinvention, and the real fights behind the fame.<\/b><\/p><p>NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus, is proud to announce a multi-city US book tour celebrating actor and filmmaker Dolph Lundgren and his new memoir, <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpercollinsfocus.com%2Fharper-horizon%2Ffights-worth-fighting%2F&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Fights+Worth+Fighting%3A+Finding+Strength+in+Struggle&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4e8ae6e70489b2c7985a0c131747bc7b\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><i><b>Fights Worth Fighting: Finding Strength in Struggle<\/b><\/i><\/a><i><b>,<\/b><\/i> publishing September 22, 2026. The tour opens in Venice, California on September 15, 2026 and travels across the country through late September, giving audiences an intimate evening with one of action cinema's most enduring icons as he shares the story behind his most personal work yet.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863261\/5\/Fights_Worth_Fighting_Cover.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863261\/22\/Fights_Worth_Fighting_Cover.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863261\/5\/Fights_Worth_Fighting_Cover.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863261\/21\/Fights_Worth_Fighting_Cover.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863260\/5\/Horizon_Logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863260\/22\/Horizon_Logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863260\/5\/Horizon_Logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730461352\/en\/2863260\/21\/Horizon_Logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><p><i>Fights Worth Fighting<\/i> is a powerful and unflinchingly honest memoir that reaches far beyond the screen. Best known for his role as Ivan Drago in <i>Rocky IV<\/i>, Lundgren skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s and has since built a remarkable career spanning more than one hundred films, along with credits as a producer, writer, and director. In this deeply personal account, he 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.<\/p><p>As highlighted in the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpercollinsfocus.com%2Fharper-horizon%2Ffights-worth-fighting%2F%23trailer&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=brand-new+trailer&amp;index=2&amp;md5=2a5b0b6d074d95a95e6d9516a1a969a3\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>brand-new trailer<\/b><\/a> for the book, <i>Fights Worth Fighting<\/i> reveals a more personal and vulnerable side of Lundgren\u2019s story, centered on endurance, reflection, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. More than a Hollywood memoir, the book is a guide to resilience, blending life lessons with personal storytelling and offering practical insights on discipline, reinvention, and the importance of mental and emotional strength.<\/p><p>The book has drawn praise from some of Lundgren's most celebrated peers. \"He's a genius. Chemical engineer, MIT, Fulbright scholar. I hated him,\" said actor, screenwriter, and director Sylvester Stallone. Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor, bodybuilder, and former governor of California, added, \"That's an extraordinary career. That's an extraordinary immigrant story.\" Actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme noted, \"He has bravely and quietly gone through a ruthless battle to show the world how strong he is.\"<\/p><p>The tour features a mix of book signings, talks, and special events, including a series of exclusive appearances at Gold's Gym locations across the country, reflecting Lundgren's lifelong commitment to fitness, discipline, and physical excellence. Confirmed dates and venues include:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\"><li>Venice, CA \u2014 September 15, 2026 \u2014 Gold's Gym (360 Hampton Dr) \u2014 Book signing (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdolph-lundgren-book-signing-at-venices-golds-gym-tickets-1993152933077&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=3&amp;md5=96f7c4bc81bcf76760a097cc31e76127\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Pasadena, CA \u2014 September 17, 2026 \u2014 Pasadena Presbyterian Church (585 E Colorado Blvd), with Vroman's Bookstore \u2014 Book talk and signing (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdolph-lundgren-presents-fights-worth-fighting-finding-strength-in-struggle-tickets-1990451734720&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=4&amp;md5=f0624bdd00762a74325b5c94e10f39ae\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Philadelphia, PA \u2014 September 19, 2026 \u2014 Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N Broad St), with First Edition Live \u2014 Book talk and photo line (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ftempleperformingartscenter.org%2Fevents%2F2026%2Fevening-dolph-lundgren-fights-worth-fighting&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=5&amp;md5=9e6fc5fafabf1f6b96873b066569bc70\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Long Island, NY \u2014 September 21, 2026 \u2014 Gold's Gym (1 Larkfield Rd) \u2014 Book signing (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnorthportbooksli.com%2Fproducts%2Fdolph-lundgren-golds-gym-21-sept&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=6&amp;md5=35a078b4d6b6b59dfca1acc0569ec2fd\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Huntington, NY \u2014 September 21, 2026 \u2014 The Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave) \u2014 Film screening, Q&amp;A, and book signing (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftickets.cinemaartscentre.org%2FWebSales%2Fpages%2Finfo.aspx%3Fevtinfo%3D1022572~31a96320-4160-4f8e-a5f9-05c4f03c9c01%26epguid%3D4e90d4ea-c6e5-40b3-9fc2-5fd0073268f4%26mdy%3D9%2F21%2F2026%26&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=7&amp;md5=5db3e8aba43498a9fa5007295b048068\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Northvale, NJ \u2014 September 23, 2026 \u2014 Books &amp; Greetings (271 Livingston St) \u2014 Book signing (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmeet-greet-actor-dolph-lundgren-wednesday-sept-23rd-6pm-tickets-1990587224975&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=8&amp;md5=39ca7aefd7e279fa329cdcf5a697a449\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Carteret, NJ \u2014 September 24, 2026 \u2014 Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center (46 Washington St) \u2014 Book talk and signing (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcarteretpac.showare.com%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D324&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=9&amp;md5=892c5bf9fd7321bfec0faaebdca428fd\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Austin, TX \u2014 September 26, 2026 \u2014 Gold's Gym (7301 Burnet Road Ste 300A) \u2014 Book signing (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdolph-lundgren-book-signing-tickets-1994280698253&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=10&amp;md5=f517ee9d7e17a8db73d4e9f13418a430\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><li>Austin, TX \u2014 September 27, 2026 \u2014 The State Theatre (719 N Congress Ave), with First Edition Live \u2014 Book talk and photo line (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftickets.austintheatre.org%2F14107%2F14108&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=tickets&amp;index=11&amp;md5=ed1ffd2a6158b58318032241e2a67796\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">tickets<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul><p>The book will be available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook with Lundgren narrating. Signed copies are also available through <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftalkshop.live%2Fwatch%2F75duN9Av3J-q&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=TalkShopLive&amp;index=12&amp;md5=c3f0f1389f01aeeac76008be0aa2f80e\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">TalkShopLive<\/a>, featuring a live event on August 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. ET, and through <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpremierecollectibles.com%2Fdolph&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Premiere+Collectibles&amp;index=13&amp;md5=4ac5b8aed02d38b2410a682498f65165\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Premiere Collectibles<\/a>.<\/p><p>You can pre-order today at: <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ffightsworthfighting.com%2F&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=fightsworthfighting.com.&amp;index=14&amp;md5=d600ce01f6ec2a6525efc3a937ca70fb\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">fightsworthfighting.com.<\/a><\/p><p><b>About Dolph Lundgren:<\/b><\/p><p>Dolph Lundgren began his career earning a master\u2019s degree in chemical engineering and becoming a Fulbright scholar, military officer, and international black belt karate champion before switching tracks and entering the world of Hollywood as an action hero. His breakthrough came in <i>Rocky IV<\/i> (1985) when he played the formidable Soviet boxer Ivan Drago opposite Sylvester Stallone, with whom he reunited onscreen in the blockbuster franchise <i>The Expendables<\/i>.<\/p><p><b>About Harper Horizon:<\/b><\/p><p>Harper Horizon is a Nashville-based imprint of HarperCollins Focus focused on the stories, values and diverse voices of Americana and beyond, publishing authors such as Penn &amp; Kim Holderness, Willie Nelson, Luke Russert, Shea Mcgee, Robert Edsel, Nia Sioux, Leland Vittert and more. For more information, please visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpercollinsfocus.com%2FHarper-Horizon&amp;esheet=54579578&amp;newsitemid=20260730461352&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.harpercollinsfocus.com%2FHarper-Horizon&amp;index=15&amp;md5=4ca0b6b86d34861805d03c4741f42971\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.harpercollinsfocus.com\/Harper-Horizon<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p class=\"bwalignl\">Kevin Smith<br\/>Senior Publicity Director, Harper Horizon<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:kevin.smith@harpercollins.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">kevin.smith@harpercollins.com<\/a><br\/><br\/>Jaclyn Mallon<br\/>2pm Sharp<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:jmallon@2pmsharp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">jmallon@2pmsharp.com<\/a><br\/><br\/>Jeff Raymond<br\/>2pm Sharp<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:jraymond@2pmsharp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">jraymond@2pmsharp.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In his candid new memoir, Dolph Lundgren opens up about resilience, reinvention, and the real fights behind the fame.NASHVILLE, Tenn.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus, is proud to announce a multi-city US book tour ce&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=48169"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48170,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48169\/revisions\/48170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=48169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=48169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=48169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}