Lyric discussion by paperhanger 

Cover art for Boxer lyrics by Gaslight Anthem, The

The first time I heard this song it made me think of Hemingway, a man deeply invested in both boxing and prose. Who know's who the song's about, but it's great.

I have an obsession with gaslight and Hemingway and I thought the same thing. Just like the manly man thing is totally Hemingway and I keep expecting gaslight to quote him in one of their songs (cause they quote like everyone lol) Amazing song!