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  • Behind the Mask

    Winner of the Telegraph Sports Book of the Year

    by Tyson Fury ...
    AS SEEN ON NETFLIX'S AT HOME WITH THE FURYSTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR** TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR **DOUBLE WINNER: BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY & BEST OVERALL SPORTS BOOK OF 2020________________________________'Incredible stories... you don't have to be a boxing fan to enjoy it' SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1'... ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Hands of Stone

    The Life and Legend of Roberto Duran

    by Christian Giudice ...
    ROBERTO DURAN is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest boxer of all time, he held world titles at four different weights and is the only professional in history to have fought in five different decades. His bouts with fellow greats like Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have gone down in fistic folklore and his pro record of 104 wins, 69 by KO, in 120 fights puts him in an ... Read more

    4,95 €

  • Hapkido

    Korean Art of Self-Defense

    by Scott Shaw ...
    Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing striking, kicking, and grappling techniques. Conceptually, Hapkido techniques more closely parallel those of Aikido than Taekwondo. In fact, as the author describes, there is a parental link between the ... Read more

    7,41 €

  • Guns and Needles

    A journey into the heart of South African sport’s steroid and drug culture

    by Clinton van der Berg ...
    South Africa revels in its reputation as a sport-loving country. Yet just beneath the surface lurks a dark underbelly that reeks of cheating and illicit shenanigans, where shady characters and willing athletes are prepared to do whatever it takes to come out on top. South African sport is awash with steroids, a habit that formed in the late 1980s and continues unabated today, with participants and ... Read more

    9,85 €

  • It's... Sharks!

    Paul Sykes & The Straits of Johor

    by Robert Brenton ...
    The Adventure of Wakefield Born Boxer & Convict Paul Sykes. Including Guns, Gold & Sharks! The only man in the history of man-kind to swim across the Straits of Johor, nobody has ever done it before. Not because of the currents, or anything like that, It's... Sharks! Not shark infested, but of the locals go paddling there. "I know about Sharks, Yeah? Punch em right in the f*ckin ear ole and they ... Read more

    5,29 €

  • Prizefighting

    An American History

    by Arne K. Lang ...
    This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind's most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and political allies overcame both legal and moral roadblocks to make fisticuffing a lively commercial ... Read more

    17,90 €

  • Yolande Pompey Light Heavyweight Boxer From Trinidad And Tobago

    by Robert Grey Reynolds ...
    Yolande Pompey was a contender for the world light heavyweight in the 1950s. An orphan from Princes Town, Trinidad, Pompey's most prominent fight came against world champion Archie Moore in 1956. My e-book looks at how Yolande Pompey ascended the ranks of boxing in the West Indies. Soon he was accompanied to London by his manager and be became a bonafide threat to win the light heavyweight title. ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Killing the Legends

    The Lethal Danger of Celebrity

    by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard ...
    Series series Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series
    **In the next book in the multimillion-selling Killing Series, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard tell the larger-than-life stories of Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali.The King is dead. The Walrus is shot. The Greatest is no more.**Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali. These three icons changed not only the worlds of music, film, and sports, but the world itself. Their faces were ... Read more

    9,85 €

  • Ethics and Evolution of Boxing

    by O'Reilly B. J. ...
    Has Boxing a Real Value?"Both among the Greeks and Romans," says an eminent authority, "the practice of pugilism was considered essential to the education of their youth, from its manifest utility in strengthening the body, dissipating all fear, and infusing a manly courage into the system."The Greeks and Romans kept boxing in its proper relation to everyday life; not as a brutal exhibition of ... Read more

    4,49 €

  • The Boxer's Heart

    A Woman Fighting

    by Kate Sekules ...
    "Brave and ballsy . . . the internal chaos that prompts Sekules' rage and desire to retaliate is a more original, fascinating place to visit than any gym." —Salon.comThe Boxer's Heart is a brilliantly candid memoir of the world of women's boxing, now updated and with a new afterword. Written in raw and vivid style, it tells the story of how a young everywoman moves to New York City to write and, ... Read more

    12,29 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Immortals of American Boxing

    by Don Stradley ...
    The ultimate tribute to the sport of boxing, this fully illustrated book curated by award-winning boxing writer Don Stradley profiles the United States' greatest boxers. Whether you're a die-hard boxing fan or new to the sport, this is a must-read celebration of the champions who defined boxing history. Over 100 historic images capture the power, strength and success of legendary icons such as ... Read more

    22,91 €

  • Storie di pugili

    by Marco Nicolini ...
    Series series Disport
    La vita, in fondo, non è che un succedersi di round: alcuni li perdiamo, altri li vinciamo. Altre volte finiamo al tappeto. È per questo che i pugili più amati non sono soltanto i campioni invincibili, i trionfatori, ma coloro che alternano momenti di gloria e di sconfitta, che lungo la strada lastricata di sacrifici cercano un riscatto da una vita di ingiustizie. I pugili sono i veri protagonisti ... Read more

    4,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fight to Win

    20 Simple Techniques That Win Any Fight

    by Martin Dougherty ...
    If you are going to fight, you might as well fight to win! This book presents 20 simple fighting techniques that will win any fight, anytime!Fight to Win teaches you how to fight with a minimum of technical jargon. It allows you to quickly develop the ability to win by learning a small number of techniques that always work in every situation. This is far more effective than learning hundreds of ... Read more

    7,83 €

  • Shoto-Kan Karate

    The Ultimate in Self-Defense

    by Peter Ventresca ...
    This martial arts guide is an introduction to Shoto-Kan Karate, a unique Japanese style of karate.Shoto-Kan Karate is the popular ancient art of 'empty-hand' self-defense. This karate book explains and illustrates two of the major kata, or forms, in which all karate techniques are contained.The first few chapters are devoted to warm up exercises, stances, and blocking and kicking techniques that ... Read more

    7,52 €

  • Poing final

    by Jean-Claude Bouttier, Bruno Vigoureux ...
    Une autobiographie coup de poing !Plus qu'un ancien grand boxeur, Jean-Claude Bouttier est un rescapé des traquenards de l'existence. Consacré comme le meilleur en Europe chez les poids moyens, Bouttier frôla par deux fois le titre mondial en face d'un adversaire exceptionnel, l'Argentin Carlos Monzon, terreur des rings.Ayant raccroché les gants, Bouttier abordait une autre phase de sa vie. Avec ... Read more

    13,99 €

  • Biography of Tyson Fury Luke

    Know More about the History, Life, Career and Legacy of The Gypsy King

    by Jubilee Bios ...
    Series series Biographies on Legendary Wrestlers and Boxers
    Tyson Luke Fury, the man who defied all odds to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. From his roots in a family of Irish Travellers to his ascent as one of boxing’s most dominant and charismatic figures, this book offers an in-depth look at the life of the Gypsy King.Born prematurely and weighing just one pound, Tyson Fury's survival was the first of many battles he would face. ... Read more

    8,54 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • KEVIN VON ERICH

    The Legend of Texas Wrestling

    by Shirley S. Kelley ...
    KEVIN VON ERICH: The Legend of Texas Wrestling is the powerful, deeply human story of a man born into a dynasty — and destined to carry its name through triumph and tragedy. As the barefoot warrior who helped define World Class Championship Wrestling in the 1980s, Kevin Von Erich captivated fans with his fearless athleticism, quiet strength, and unwavering loyalty to his family. But behind the ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • Kickboxing: The Front Kick, Roundhouse Kick, And Side Thrust Kick: From Initiation To Knockout

    Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout, #4

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 4 - Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout
    Knowing how to box is not enough if you want to call yourself a kickboxer. Since kickboxing combines kicks and strikes, we will now look at the three basic kicks: the front kick, roundhouse kick, and side thrust kick. Which kick you use depends on your position, on your distance to the target, and on what you are trying to accomplish. The benefit of a kick over a punch is that you can reach any ... Read more

    5,00 €

  • Энциклопедия боя: Муай тай, ММА, Кикбоксинг

    Муай тай

    by Сергей Заяшников ...
    Книга представлена в двух вариантах – полный (400 стр) и сокращенный (100 стр). Сокращенный вариант перед Вами (опубликованы 3 главы из 9-ти глав)         Эта книга представляет собой классическое и наиболее полное пособие по тайскому боксу. С момента первого своего издания более 20 лет назад, эта книга стала учебником для многих поколений тайбоксёров, а цитаты из нее присутствуют почти во всех ... Read more

    2,40 €

  • Distinction Earned

    Cape Breton's Boxing Legends 1946-1970

    by Paul MacDougall ...
    Distinction Earned highlights the accomplishments of significant Cape Breton fighters like George “Rockabye” Ross (about who MacDougall has also penned a play), Tyrone Gardiner, Blair Richardson and Francis “Rocky” MacDougall and trainers like Johnny Nemis. Between 1965 and 1967 five national boxing champions in different weight classes were from Cape Breton. Paul MacDougall has collected dozens ... Read more

    7,52 €

  • The Cambridge Companion to Boxing

    Edited by Gerald Early ...
    Series series Cambridge Companions to Literature
    While humans have used their hands to engage in combat since the dawn of man, boxing originated in Ancient Greece as an Olympic event. It is one of the most popular, controversial and misunderstood sports in the world. For its advocates, it is a heroic expression of unfettered individualism. For its critics, it is a depraved and ruthless physical and commercial exploitation of mostly poor young ... Read more

    34,55 €

  • There Will Always Be Boxing

    Another Year Inside the Sweet Science

    by Thomas Hauser ...
    In 2016, Booklist observed, “Thomas Hauser is a treasure. Whatever he writes is worth reading. Boxing is blessed that he has focused so much of his career on the sweet science.”There Will Always Be Boxing continues this tradition of excellence. A poignant look at Muhammad Ali—whose life was celebrated throughout the world following his death on June 3, 2016—highlights this collection of Hauser’s ... Read more

    21,61 €

  • The Manly Art

    Bare-Knuckle Prize Fighting in America

    by Elliott J. Gorn ...
    "It didn't occur to me until fairly late in the work that I was writing a book about the beginnings of a national celebrity culture. By 1860, a few boxers had become heroes to working-class men, and big fights drew considerable newspaper coverage, most of it quite negative since the whole enterprise was illegal. But a generation later, toward the end of the century, the great John L. Sullivan of ... Read more

    9,11 €

  • The Arc of Boxing

    The Rise and Decline of the Sweet Science

    by Mike Silver ...
    Are today's boxers better than their predecessors, or is modern boxing a shadow of its former self? Boxing historians discuss the socioeconomic and demographic changes that have affected the quality, prominence and popularity of the sport over the past century. Among the interviewees are world-renowned scholars, some of the sport's premier trainers, and former amateur and professional world ... Read more

    13,45 €