The boxing

A rollercoaster ride through boxing history which spans almost an entire century, told in the words of the boxers themselves. Muhammad Ali, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazier, George…

More than any other sport, boxing has a history of being easy to rig. There are only two athletes and one or both may be induced to accept a bribe; if not the fighters, then the judges or referee might be swayed. In such…

Suitable for both recreational and competitive boxers, and all those who wish to take up amateur boxing, or participate in a boxing-based programme. This work offers practical advice on the many crucial factors that need…

Journeymen tells a story that is often ignored - that of the modern-day boxers who eschew glamour and lose for a living. Far from the pay-per-view hype, the book lays bare the reality of the boxing business and the way…

Max Baer was a handsome Adonis who never saw a camera he didn't like, photogenic, charismatic; as he said, 'I'm a lover, not a fighter.' A lover he certainly was, but also a fighter. He became heavyweight champion of the…

The controversial outcome of another - the 1987 Leonard-Hagler fight - remains the subject of heated debates amongst fans to this day. Leonard, Hagler, Hearns and Duran didn't set out to save boxing from itself in the…

Black and White is a definitive history of boxing's pioneering years. Brian Dobbs exposes the racism, brutality and trickery of this fascinating era, bringing to life the fights and fighters that transformed the sport…

This book follows the lives and careers of two Jewish boxers, Max Baer and Barney Ross. Fighting in the 1920s and 1930s when anti-Semitism was rampant, American Jews found symbols of strength and courage in these two…

An in-depth examination into the murder of the former Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston and a portrait of mob-ruled 1970s Las Vegas that is as gripping as any noir fiction.

This is the extraordinary story of the British birthplace of a worldwide sport of boxing in London's East End.

A brilliant, pull-no-punches account of what life as a boxer can teach all of us about bravery, resilience and facing your fears.

Suitable for aspiring boxers, this title shares tips and suggestions on how to improve skills and maximize performance. It includes tips and training methods that allow you to master the individual nuances of boxing to…

Not just a boxing fan's album but a fitness guide for those looking for a seriously effective workout, Greatest Ever Boxing Workouts grants the readder vital knowledge from the Olympian gods of pugilism.

This four-volume reference work covers the history, records and lore of boxers and boxing. Part I, the longest section, presents alphabetical entries of bare knuckle boxers, and the transitional and Queensberry Rules…

Michael Parkinson reflects on the life of boxing icon Muhammad Ali

For much of the twentieth century, boxing was one of America's most popular sports. This book details the illustrious history of the heavyweight title in the days when Americans reigned supreme and tells the stories of…

In his day, Jack Johnson - born in Texas, the son of former slaves - was the most famous black man on the planet. As the first African American World Heavy weight Champion (1908-1915), he publicly challenged white…

Many books have discussed boxing in the ancient world, but this is the first to describe how boxing was reborn in the modern world. Modern boxing began in the Middle Ages in England as a criminal activity. It then became…

The remarkable story of an unforgettable day in top-flight English football - when 66 goals were netted in just ten fixtures on Boxing Day 1963. The author brings each match to life through archive reports and images,…

Keeping with the success of other popular finger-sized sport kits, Desktop Boxing offers everything you need-a mini punching bag with stand, tiny boxing gloves for your fingers, and a book of finger-boxing techniques-to…

Jack Dempsey was an icon of the 1920s when boxing's world heavyweight champion reigned supreme in sport. A one-time hobo and saloon fighter, he packed more thrills into his career than almost any other boxer in history.…

In Slaughter in the Streets, Don Stradley masterfully unfolds the story of how Boston became "boxing's murder capital." From the early days of Boston's Mafia, to the era of Whitey Bulger, Stradley tells the fascinating…

Sugar Ray Robinson was boxing royalty. King of the world. Personality with a punch. Over 25 years he ruled three divisions, from lightweight to middleweight. As a kid he had danced for pennies on the streets of Harlem,…

Boxing On This Day revisits the sport's most magical moments, from title tear-ups, shocks and famous knockouts to bizarre dramas. Here are hundreds of ring highlights, all mixed in with a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes…

A compelling, often funny, inspirational boxing memoir charting one woman's incredible determination to achieve fitness goals in mid-life that smash all expectations of her age and gender.

The long-awaited fourth Cape Weathers investigation! If he wants to crack the case, our intrepid investigator must battle the usual villains: Russian smugglers, the Chinese Triad, drug-smuggling pirates, and an…

The ultimate companion for any serious fight-fan with biographies of the great champions, over 80 epic encounters described in detail, and a behind-the-scenes study of the world of boxing and collectables, all…

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During the early years of Atlantic City (AC) boxing, the fight game was bustling. An array of ring talent, from club fighters to champions, came to the shore to compete at thriving venues like the Northside's Waltz Dream…

CLASH OF THE CLANS is a story that traces the emergence of the Irish mafia from the streets of Dublin to the highest echelons of global organised crime and right into the heart of professional boxing.

The remarkable story of the Premier League footballer who gave it all up to become the British light-welterweight boxing champion

A compelling, often funny, inspirational boxing memoir charting one woman's incredible determination to achieve fitness goals in mid-life that smash all expectations of her age and gender.

Venturing across America by Greyhound bus, Tris Dixon tracked down coulda-been-contenders and cult heroes from the 1950s to the 2000s - fighters from yesteryear who had long since vanished from the limelight. He visited…