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'As an expert boxer, and an established master of the art who has taught many champions, professional and amateur, on lines which have led to their success, I may claim the right to speak with some authority upon the practical and scientific methods and advantages of boxing.' 'It is true that the most elaborate instructions, given in the best books, can never take the place of actual practice in the ring, but the advice and indirect guidance of any recognised expert is always helpful.' A. J. Newton ... Read more

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For men and women--the boxing fitness guide that will put new "punch" into every workout...

Endorsed By Everlast!

An easy-to-understand, fully illustrated guide to achieving new levels of health and fitness with the art of boxing, this is the perfect learning tool for both the novice fighter and those looking for an exciting new way to exercise. It explains in detail what every aspiring boxer needs to know, including tips on

equipment
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ring strategy
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Good "must read and know" information for beginners.
Danna Scott's book has good information for those that are interested in starting to train in boxing.The sections on gym equipment, wrapping of the hands, movement basics, and the common orthodox stance are all "must read and know" information for beginners. The images were well done and are of a high quality, better than the images in most books on boxing.
It is only in the advanced techniques that I would offer a variance of opinion. In discussing basic punches, the author lists the left jab, right cross, left hook, right hook, left uppercut, and right uppercut. I have always had a problem with identifying the right hook as a basic punch. In my opinion, there is no such thing as a right hook. Yes, there is such a thing as an overhand right and also in ring work there is such a thing as a hooking right, but I never teach a right hook to my students as a basic punch. There are one or two other advanced techniques that I believe may have been presented better in a more comprehensive text for experienced boxers.
The basic beginner information was good and the images were outstanding. From my conceptual framework as a college professor (and boxing coach), I must commend the author on the excellent index. It makes things easy to find.As a basic text, I give this publication four stars.

By Al Gotay, Ed.D., author of "Boxing Basics" and "Self Defense Basics".

Not bad but should be longer
Boxing is a forgotten art, cross-train and learn boxing now. Any part of your fighting game you're not training is the part where you're going to be beaten. Be a complete fighter with this book's help. Anyone interested in improving his/her stand-up skills with western boxing will benefit from this book.The pictures are clear, well set out and easy to put into a working personal system.Although I found this book helpful,it seemed to have left out some important strategic and endurance techniquest that I have found in other books.

It's good if you are a beginner.
This is not a bad book if you are totally new to boxing, but if you aren't a beginner it presents information that you already know. I've been taking a boxing class twice a week for the past year, so all the information in the book was repetitious. Other than that it's a quick read with good illustration.

Primer on boxing
I've been wanting to get into boxing for a little while but haven't done so due to it's technical nature. I hate to get into things I don't have at least some idea about. Danna Scott has explained the technicalities involved with getting started with boxing. She does a great job of explaining the technical jargon related to equipment and technique. This book won't make you the next Ali/Tyson but it will help understand/evaluate what to expect when you walk into a gym. Furthermore, the section on combinations is also pretty useful if you want to just punch your punching bag at home. Although, that section does leave me wanting more.

No More Fetal Positions!
Before I was introduced to the techniques in this book, I used to get pushed around and beat down by preschoolers in the playground.I am 44 years old.My usual technique was to curl up in a fetal position and cry.No more!I now have developed a kitty kat punch for anyone who wants to pick on me.Great Book!Buy one, buy two, give it to your friends and neighbors. ... Read more

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Fed by media fascination with super heavyweights like George Foreman, the perception of boxers as oversized guys with oversized muscles is simply wrong. For every weight class, strength must be carefully balanced with the ideal physique. In truth, boxer training produces a body perfectly balanced for strength, shape, speed, and stamina.

The author traveled the world talking to top boxers about how they train for peak performance. Their workouts will help reshape the reader's body, and the short bios and quotes from legendary favorites will inspire readers to take their workout to the next level.

This one-of-a-kind approach to the world of boxing offers readers proven tips on balancing their own physique. Want to build more strength? Follow the workout of heavyweights like Ali. Need to slim down but don't want to lose muscle? Try the program of middleweight Fernando Vargas. Want to go all out for the ultimate physical fitness? Then try to keep up with the training of pound-for-pound legend Roy Jones Jr. ... Read more

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If you love boxing and are interested in their workout routines, YOU MUST GET THIS BOOK.
I fully admit to loving boxing and learning what kind of physical fitness routines champions followed. Though it is true this book does not cover specific techniques and tactics of each boxer, but that was not the purpose of this great book.However, if you are into what kind of workout routine the champions followed, this is a must book for you.I cannot believe some of the critical reviews of this book.Even if you are not into boxing, but have an interest in how they train themselves, this book will have value for you.You may also wish to follow some of the routines presented to get fit.I followed some of these workout programs and found them to be very challenging.In conclusion, if you want insight into the kind of workout programs champion boxers follow, this is a must book for you.Rating: 5 stars.Joseph J. Truncale (author: Samurai Aerobics, The Monadnock Defensive Tactics (MDTS) System, Use of the Monadnock straight baton, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Shotokan Karate Self-Defense Techniques).

great book on boxing champions
this is a great book on boxings greatest fighters. been looking for a book like this for a long time. geezer

needs to go deeper
This book is basically asking the different boxers the same questions and finding out how many rounds to do the different exercises: shadow boxing, heavy bag, speed bag, jump rope etc... kind of repetitive stuff.

It would have been a bit more interesting to find out what they do when they shadow box, or heavy bag, and how do they change their workouts. It needed less boxers but more in depth info.

A quick read
As a boxing fan, I wanted to check this book out to see the workout ideas of the great boxers. To be honest, the glimpses into their training regimes are fairly short and repetitive. I would have liked a bit more on even just one boxer but the author did give his own training routine and some good tips.

The pictures were pretty good in the book. A quick read.

Well laid out - worhwhile
book is very well laid out with workouts from all the champs and details of their personal training schedule and nutrition program.Excellent for the new boxer or the experienced boxer looking to vary their workout schedule.Lots of great pictures. ... Read more

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Incomplete Guide!
Author spread his interests too far with Baseball & other sports . Then couldnt come up with enough material to complete each catagory in this book..
Mainly all easy information that can be picked up from any boxing memorabilia dealers website

I found this book o be of very limited resource.
The book is called "COMPLETE" guide, but I found it to be "Incomplete"
Book published in 1995, but alot of catagories are only listed upto 1992.
All catagories : ie Program, tickets, posters etc only contain a selection of items.
Eg. 1985 "2 tickets listed" thats all!

Many missinformed or incorrect information,
Eg programs that dont exist, unless was talking about Botsheets, but was unclear!

Get It If You Can!
For any real boxing memorabilia collector, Mark Allen Baker's "The Complete Guide to Boxing Collectibles" is the Holy Grail of price guides.

Pulled from distribution due to some legal problems with the material therein, this book is the be-all, end-all to help boxing collectors of all levels and financial means to identify, quantify and appreciate a bevy of boxing-related items, including posters, tickets, card sets, ring-worn equipment, autographed material and much more.

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The Definitive Cardio Kickboxing Program from the Man Who Created It!

Frank Thiboutot, the man who created the original Cardio Kickboxing presents it as it was intended to be -- more than just an aerobic workout, but as a real sport and a real means of self-defense.

Let's be honest. You're not going to learn anything just punching and kicking the air. In fact, you could hurt yourself. You have to learn what impact resistance and hitting moving targets are all about. Learn the safe, authentic and effective way to punch, block and kick, using real equipment and real bag work. Acquire real Kickboxing and self-defense skills while getting into the cardiovascular shape of your life.

There are plenty of fine fitness classes to choose from, but if you're serious about Cardio Kickboxing, serious about getting into shape, then you need Cardio Kickboxing" Elite!

* Over 500 Photos for Detailed, Easy-to-Follow Instruction.
* Cardio and Circuit Training of Professional Kickboxers.
* Real Self-Defense Techniques & Bag Work.
* Excellent Cross-Training Regimen to Enhance Any Activity, Sport or Martial Art. ... Read more

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Ideal for self-defense, fitness, and sports enthusiasts
Frank Thiboutot is the man who created the original "Cardio Kickboxing" program and in Cardio Kickboxing Elite provides the reader/user with a complete martial arts program that is ideal for self-defense, fitness, and sports enthusiasts. Thiboutot presents the history, techniques, and equipment of cardio kickboxing with all aspects of the various exercises profusely illustrated with more than 380 photos for detailed, easy-to-follow instruction; a cardio and circuit training of professional kickboxers, real self-defense techniques and bag work; as well as an excellent cross-training regimen which will enhance any physical active, sport, or martial arts performance. Cardio Kickboxing Elite is an impressive and much appreciated addition to any personal or professional physical fitness and martial arts reference collection. ... Read more

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'The Puncher always has a chance. Give me a guy who can punch, to manage, to bet on, or just to watch.' - Jimmy Johnston, ,The Boy Bandit, 1935The fighters in this book were the guys Johnston was talking about. Terrible Terry McGover, the Brooklyn Terror; Rock-fisted Stanley Ketchel, the Michigan Assassin; Sam Langford, the Boston Tar Baby; Mighty Adam Jimmy Wilde; Jack Dempsey. The Manassa Mauler; Jock McAvoy, the Rochdale Thunderbolt; Max Baer, Boxing's Clown Prince; Homicide Henry Armstrong; Brown Bomber Joe Louis; Lew Jenkins, the Texas Mustang; Ageless Archie Moore; Dead End Slugger Rocky Graziano; Sweet as Sugar Ray Robinson; Iron-fisted Rocky Marciano - they all wore dynamite gloves when they went to work and some of their explosive exploits are related in the pages of this book. ... Read more

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Muay Thai, also referred to as Thai boxing, combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. In this hands-on guide, renowned trainer Christoph Delp presents the sport’s history, development, rules, and equipment. In the techniques section, he first details basic skills such as the correct starting position and footwork. Next he offers a complete list of all the attacking techniques and a selection of effective defensive and counterattacking strategies. All techniques are presented step-by-step by Thai champions from the famous Sor Vorapin gym in Bangkok, showing readers the fine details of each technique. The training section provides detailed information about the structure, content, and planning of training regimens and this includes historical training methods, a stretching program, and training schedules. Suitable as both a self-training guide and a supplement to club training, Muay Thai Basics offers authoritative instruction for Thai boxers andother martial arts enthusiasts. ... Read more

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Mediocre Introduction
The techniques presented in Christopher Delp's book are correct and explained in a way that a beginner can easily understand but the presentation is boring and uninspiring.One can learn all the techniques presented in the book in a two hour class and have a better grasp on the biophysics.There are no interesting or creative moves that a reader can see in the book and then practice on his own.The book works as a reference and probably if one is teaching oneself Muay Thai.However as a supplement to a class on Muay Thai the book is next to worthless.

Good Starter
This is a great primer for any of the kicking-hitting martial arts. Not too deep or technical yet it covers all the fighting basics (except grappling). We use it for tune-ups for when we are not in the dojo and for settling disagreements as to form and technique options. The way it is laid out, it serves as a great starter or supplement to the fight science student.

Good Book, Good Thecniques
Hi! I'm a brazilian Muay Thai and Taekwondo Fighter.
I love this book. It has the basic steps to became a good fighter. I had a lot of ideas for may and may students trainning after read this book.
I recomend it for everybody who likes muay thai like me!

Swadee krup

muay thaibasics
this book is very good for those who want an introduction to thai boxing training.

many pictures and techniques

I needed a book to revise some basic techniques from classes I used to take. My requirements were a book that:
1. had a decent number of techniques
2. had clear pictures and explanations
3. was affordable

I was mainly after a book on technique, and not the history and culture of the art, there are other great books and videos available that focus on that.

This book had more techniques than what I where initially after, and so I learned some new ones I hadn't learned in class.
The techniques are neatly categorized according to "weapon of choice": knees, elbow, kicks etc. so it is easy to look them up.
The pictures are sequential so you can see the steps taken, there is also text that explains the technique, and even advice on how/when to use them.

Besides the techniques the book has information on warm-ups, stretching and so on.



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A history of bareknuckle fights in England, featuring detailed accounts of all the most famous fights and much information about the fighters. Fully illustrated throughout. Contents Include Geneses Pugitatus JEM BELCHER: 'Napoleon of the Ring' HENRY PEARCE: 'The Game Chicken' JOHN GULLY: Pugilist, Publican, Parliamentarian, Turfite, Colliery Owner TOM CRIBB: 'Man of Iron' NEATE: Hickman Spring Langan A Generation of Champions TOM SAYERS: 'The Brighton Boy' Sayers and Heenan: The Fight CORINTHIANS: 'Men of Fashion and Pleasure' Stranger Encounters Poetic Interlude: An Anthology ... Read more

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Black Belt Magazine called Pankration "the most practical street combat form of the martial arts that I have ever seen".Throughout this fascinating and completely updated volume, Jim Arvanitis provides extensive insight into the facts and myths of pankration's early history (including its inclusion in the earliest Olympic Games), its techniques and strategies, and its impact on today's martial arts. ... Read more

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Great book
Coming from a wrestling background and martial arts I have to say that I really enjoyed the book
for ne I rather enjoyed the history and translations. I have a trip to Greece planned for next year and while I am there
I am definately foi g to train in Pankration while I am there.

One of the Best
I bought this book as a guide to Jim's video series at the recommendation of Massad Ayoob. It is Pure gold. Pankration is not flashy, and is, at it's core, very similar to modern MMA. The addendum of Spartan options are for street defense. Arvantisis teaches everything: history, standing, grappling, and technique. The Spartan options, as mentioned earlier, are optional for a street encounter. If you have any boxing or wrestling experience in your past and wish to learn a viable martial art then pankration is just for you!

Million Dollar Question
The "Million Dollar Question," if you had to choose and master only 5, 10 or maybe even 20 techniques, and your life may depend on it...which ones would you choose?

I've spent a lot of time debating and arguing this question with my co-workers. Since we all have such diverse martial arts backgrounds, everyone has their opinion and thinks their art is the best, of course.

After carefully looking through this book, we all finally found something to agree upon. Pankration covers all the core essentials and provides these techniques. Just enough boxing, judo, wrestling, jiu-jistu and Muay Thai in the right proportions and straight to the point, for your all around fighting technique needs.This is the best catalog of "no-nonsense" techniques I've seen.

If you buy this book, you could probably pick the 5, 10 or 20 most effective techniques for yourself and develop your own workout around them.

Great Book
Well first of all when I saw this book I was a little if-ie about buying this book since so many others suck so I checked the reviews and they were surprizingly amazing so I took a chance and loved it, only problem I saw in the book was that the move on the cover of the book isnt show (its a spartan disarmment technique SHOWN ON HUMAN WEAPON ([...] then search human weapon) UNDER PANKRATION) but other than that he goes into amazing depth with the moves and combinations (amazing) with a brief chapter on the history of the sport (very basic) but he shows everything that a modern mma fighter does and wrestlers like me (judo sombo jujitsu) would do to make this review short I would say definitly get the book if you would like to learn the moves and training to go with it also!!!!

Excellentread!
This is definitely Grandmaster Arvanitis best work to date on his revised form of the ancient Greek martial arts. It is both thorough and clearly explained as is usual for this expert teacher and is a must for anyone interested in Pankration. In fact, it is such an excellent book I would recommend it to anyone as it could easily tempt someone to take up the art. The first section of the book deals with the history and evolution of the art and it's inclusion in the early olympics while the second half covers clearly the physical components involved in modern Pankration such as the ready position, mobility, strikes, upright grappling and ground fighting. This is definitely one of those books I will read again and again and as such can't recommend it highly enough! ... Read more

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Chicago Amateur Boxing looks at the rich history of the Chicago Golden Gloves and Catholic Youth Organization boxing tournaments that were so popular in the mid-20th century and sent so many local fi ghters up the professional ranks. The Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions produced future world title holders such as Joe Louis (1937, 175 pounds) and Ernie Terrell (1957, 175 pounds), both of whom went on to win the world heavyweight championship. ... Read more

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Boxing fans love the upset, seeing the underdog surprise the heavy favorite and take the fight to him, winning over the fans and—perhaps even more important—the judges. Sylvester Stallone mined that emotion through his long series of Rocky films.

Rocky is fiction, however. The men in Rocky Lives! are real. David E. Finger, a writer for top boxing website FightNews.com, presents chronologically seventy-five heavyweight boxing upsets of the 1990s. Some involve boxers still fighting today; others contain a cautionary tale of once-great boxers chasing one last payday. There are also the early-round disasters of wannabes and athletes who switched to boxing in midstream.

From the Tyson-Douglas, Foreman-Moorer, and Lewis-McCall top-dollar fights to low-level curiosities like former New York Jet Mark Gastineau getting embarrassed or Eric "Butterbean" Esch taking to the ring, David Finger presents the best heavyweight upsets the 1990s have to offer. You’ll read about crooked promoters drugging opponents, a convicted felon hoping victory in the ring will win him leniency, and a forty-five-year-old preacher looking to exorcise a two-decade-old demon. Rocky Lives! brings all the knockouts and slugfests right into your home. ... Read more

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Brings back memories.
Mr. Finger described these fights perfectly and I know that because many of these fights were on non- pay-per-view t.v. so we could watch them for free. He captures these fights in such a way that I felt like I was there again. Perfect job!

A Must Have for All Boxing Fans!
Finger does an excellent job of recreating the feel that each of these amazing upsets possessed.As one of the premier students of the Heavyweight Fight Game during this era, no one could have told these stories in a more compelling manner.If you're a fan of the Heavyweight Division, or just boxing in general, this is a must-own. ... Read more

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Punch Lines: Berger on BoxingBy Phil Berger.Foreword by Bert Sugar. Profiles of Riddick Bowe, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman, and many more, by the former boxing correspondent for the New York Times. illustrated/indexISBN: 0-941423-95-6 ... Read more

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Excellent Read
This book by the late Mr. Berger casts an unflinching gaze into the world of boxing.He chronicles triumphs and tragedies with equal skill and insight, and each vignette is presented in a style that is easy to read yet utterly compelling.It leaves the reader with an appreciation for the demands the sport places on a person's body, psyche, and life, and enlightens the dark netherworld of those who operate behind the scenes.Highly recommended ... Read more

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One of the world's most prestigious and glittering prizes, The Lonsdale Belt, has encircled the waists of all the great names in British boxing. This is the absorbing and fascinating story of the belt's origins and development. ... Read more

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An unknown but vital in the history of boxing
Even for the most die-hard boxing fan/historian, the Lonsdale name is virtually unknown.The only time we in America get to see anything with the Lonsdale name is when an HBO or Showtime boxing event is held in the UK (usually Manchester, England).This book goes into great detail about the rich history not only the of the Lonsdale Belt (the oldest and longest-running boxing prize in history) but into the cultural impact that Lonsdale name would have on the sport of boxing across the world.The Lonsdale name continues to have a long history in the world of boxing in the UK, high-quality equipment, and even clothing.I would highly recommend this book for any avid boxing fan and/or historian and take advantage of the opportunity to own this unique book.I would also recommend looking up [...] and see the new project to bring the Lonsdale name to the United States. ... Read more

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Professional sports in America offer numerous examples of equal opportunity and broken down racial barriers. These developments call for pride and celebration. Yet skin color continues to have an influence in how Americans experience sport. From Al Campanis’ statement about the under-representation of blacks in baseball front offices to the almost exclusively white ownership of professional teams, one sees that sports, though admirably more equitable than other societal institutions, are hardly a colorblind American pursuit.

Choosing the racially charged sport of boxing for investigation, the author has compiled dozens of statistics measuring whether or not America’s racial majority still yearns for a white champion—a Great White Hope. Drawing upon data from The Ring Magazine and its annual record books, this study endeavors to bolster or refute the popular perception in boxing circles that white fighters of lesser ability are helped along to their sports elite level, as a result of being promotional gold in the eyes of the public. ... Read more

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Two Gloves Up for Lindsay's book!
Boxing enthusiasts and general readers alike will appreciate the depth and scope of this volume.The author's introduction explains the extensive research which underlies his presentation.Lindsay's several years of library investigation is supplemented by peer research at otherwise inaccessible locations.The result:an impressive catalogue of statistics which trace professional boxers' records extending more than three decades.One can consult "Boxing in Black and White" as a reference book, locating a specific fighter's set of stats.One can, additionally, use the volume to compare trends.Of course, Lindsay delineates all these data to address the key issue:whether--and to what extent--racial identity was a factor in professional boxing.Don't miss the index; the entries show Lindsay's thorough work and make for easy cross-referencing.I am delighted to have a copy of this book in my personal library--and I am neither a boxing fan nor a statistician. ... Read more

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For beginners only!
Very short on the fundamentals of stance, movement and punches. Really limited on information for the reader, but a starting point before other books. My overall option is not to bother and go with Boxer's Start-Up : A Beginner's Guide to Boxing (Start-Up Sports, No 9).

The other thing I didn't like was that all the example pictures were of these two smiling idiots. Really took the meanness out of boxing.

For beginners only!
Very short on the fundamentals of stance, movement and punches. Really limited on information for the reader, but a starting point before other books. My overall option is not to bother and go with Boxer's Start-Up : A Beginner's Guide to Boxing (Start-Up Sports, No 9).

Boxing at its best
The book was pretty decent, it was able to discuss some of the key pointsof upper jabs.What I liked most about the book was that it gave goodanalogies.Over all I would say it is worth your buy. ... Read more

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Boxing is a truly international past-time. Few sports are pursued and followed with the same intensity on all five continents and across all cultural boundaries. Hardly any other sport provokes such a mix of curiosity, admiration and doubt —but still remains hugely popular amongst its fans. Boxing offers an insight into this bold world of fighting, bringing it to vivid life with an abundance of illustrations, and informing the reader of all its historical, cultural and athletic facets through a revealing, well-written text. The appendix offers a list of all world champions of every weight class and the winners of the Olympic Games. ... Read more

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Amazingly put together
I ordered this book after seeing a review in The Ring magazine. I was not let down. This book has everything a true boxing fan would want to know about and everything a boxer can relate to. Amazing!

This book is great!
I ordered this book after seeing a review for it in Boxing Digest.Most boxing books don't cover a wide range of weight classes, but this book does.If you or anyone you know is a boxing fan, they will want this book.I am ordering another one for my dad for Father's Day.Great for a gift!

Pleasant Surprise!
I'm a new boxing fanatic, and my significant other surprised me with this book for Christmas. I must say, I am quite impressed with this book. I didn't know what to expect, but the colours, pictures and articles are beautiful. It not only captures boxing in a different, more compassionate and sportsmanly way, it has everything anyone has to know about boxing. Perfect gift for that boxing fanatic in your family. ... Read more