What writer could have successfully performed in the ring but chose literature after winning the Nobel Prize?

Hmmm. From the description, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize when he was in his mid-50's. Hard to envision him having a successful boxing career at that point, let alone seriously considering continuing into the future.

QuizzMan, It was likely that he would have pursued boxing in his younger years before he got the Nobel.

The World is better for what he published.

Chuck, Loved his novels,but, to end your life by your own hand?

Jo, it was my high school in the late 60's