Once a Champion

American Comics Group's Once a Champion (1963–present) is a single-issue comic that explores the twilight of a prizefighter's career, focusing on the personal cost of a life spent in the ring. The series is most associated with writer-artist Pete Morisi, whose gritty, empathetic storytelling gives weight to the boxer's final bout. Though brief, it stands as a poignant character study within the broader landscape of 1960s sports comics.