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Behind the Mask

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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

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Hapkido

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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

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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

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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
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Manos de Piedra: A Biography of Roberto Durán

by Frank Foster ...

There are not many boxing stories that have happy endings. Roberto Duran's seems to be one. Now in his sixties he has both his faculties and an intact body. He still has money and his wife of more than four decades and his family are his greatest joys. He lives in a country that worships him.For a fighter who personified the face of evil in the ring he seems to have made no lasting enemies. He ... Read more

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There are not many boxing stories that have happy endings. Roberto Duran's seems to be one. Now in his sixties he has both his faculties and an intact body. He still has money and his wife of more than four decades and his family are his greatest joys. He lives in a country that worships him.For a fighter who personified the face of evil in the ring he seems to have made no lasting enemies. He
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Storie di boxe. Lacrime e sorrisi

by Gualtiero Becchetti ...

Series Book 105 - Sport.doc
Un libro che racconta gli angoli bui del pugilato. Storie emozionanti, divertenti, a volte malinconiche. Uomini che hanno conquistato il mondo, per poi precipitare nella disperazione. L'inquietante declino di Gustavo Ballas tra droga e alcool. La tristezza di Nikolay Valuev, il re dei massimi, un gigante terribilmente solo. A una festa in suo onore, mentre gli altri ballano, lui piange disperato. ... Read more

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Un libro che racconta gli angoli bui del pugilato. Storie emozionanti, divertenti, a volte malinconiche. Uomini che hanno conquistato il mondo, per poi precipitare nella disperazione. L'inquietante declino di Gustavo Ballas tra droga e alcool. La tristezza di Nikolay Valuev, il re dei massimi, un gigante terribilmente solo. A una festa in suo onore, mentre gli altri ballano, lui piange disperato.
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Fight To The Finish - The Barge Battle of 1889: The Barge Battle of 1889

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by Ron Jackson ...

James J. Corbett and Joe Choynski were destined to spill each other's blood.In the beginning, the boxing legends were simply two lads scratching and clawing to find their way in the world. They grew up a mile apart on San Francisco's mean streets during the 1880s, ran in rival neighborhood gangs, and earned tough reputations as teenagers for their fistic prowess.Corbett loved to play the role of ... Read more

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James J. Corbett and Joe Choynski were destined to spill each other's blood.In the beginning, the boxing legends were simply two lads scratching and clawing to find their way in the world. They grew up a mile apart on San Francisco's mean streets during the 1880s, ran in rival neighborhood gangs, and earned tough reputations as teenagers for their fistic prowess.Corbett loved to play the role of
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400 Kombinacji Bokserskich

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Anthony Joshua - King of the Ring

King of the Ring

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On the night of 29 April 2017, at Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua knocked down and defeated the Ukraine's former world heavyweight champion, Vladimir Klitschko. In doing so, he added the WBA and IBO heavyweight titles to the IBF belt he already held.That bald statement of fact does little justice to what proved to be one of the finest heavyweight contests of all time, in which a brilliant but ... Read more

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On the night of 29 April 2017, at Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua knocked down and defeated the Ukraine's former world heavyweight champion, Vladimir Klitschko. In doing so, he added the WBA and IBO heavyweight titles to the IBF belt he already held.That bald statement of fact does little justice to what proved to be one of the finest heavyweight contests of all time, in which a brilliant but
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The Eddie Futch Interview

by F. Daniel Somrack ...

The Eddie Futch Interview is a conversation with one of the greatest boxing trainers and life coaches in sports history. This interview was tape-recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1993 and stored away for almost twenty-five years.Recently discovered, the interview was recorded when Mr. Futch was training the World Heavyweight Champion Riddick Bowe. In his six decades in the sport, Eddie Futch had ... Read more

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The Eddie Futch Interview is a conversation with one of the greatest boxing trainers and life coaches in sports history. This interview was tape-recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1993 and stored away for almost twenty-five years.Recently discovered, the interview was recorded when Mr. Futch was training the World Heavyweight Champion Riddick Bowe. In his six decades in the sport, Eddie Futch had
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Les appuis dans le ring

by Christophe NEUVILLE, Wendy FAURE ...

La logique interne de tous sports de combat est de remporter plus de séquences d’échange en touchant plus que l’adversaire avec précision, efficacité, sans se faire toucher. La tâche n’est pas aisée, la cible se déplace, attaque, se défend. Se focaliser uniquement sur la finalité « la touche » serait une erreur. La compétition est un système, où tous les acteurs qui sont à l’intérieur ont un ... Read more

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La logique interne de tous sports de combat est de remporter plus de séquences d’échange en touchant plus que l’adversaire avec précision, efficacité, sans se faire toucher. La tâche n’est pas aisée, la cible se déplace, attaque, se défend. Se focaliser uniquement sur la finalité « la touche » serait une erreur. La compétition est un système, où tous les acteurs qui sont à l’intérieur ont un
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A bordo ring

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by Dario Ricci, Mario Bambini, MAURIZIO STECCA ...

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Il padre, che fin da bambino gli raccontava le imprese del grande Rocky Marciano; un’amica di famiglia che un giorno gli regala un bel paio di guantoni rossi. Nasce così la passione per la boxe di Mario Bambini, maestro di pugilato, direttore tecnico de “La Nobile arte”, team che sta forgiando il talento di tanti giovani. Per tutti loro, la figura del maestro è fondamentale sia come guida tecnica, ... Read more

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Graveyard of Champions

The Fascinating Story of Liverpool's Legendary Boxing Stadium

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Graveyard of Champions is an enthralling tribute to the fighters, fans and fierce spirit that defined Liverpool’s boxing legacy through two esteemed venues: the original Liverpool Stadium in Pudsey Street and its successor in St Paul’s Square.Inspired by his grandfather, 1930s featherweight fighting hero Dick Burke, author Stephen Barr has spent years researching pre-war Liverpool boxing.This ... Read more

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Graveyard of Champions is an enthralling tribute to the fighters, fans and fierce spirit that defined Liverpool’s boxing legacy through two esteemed venues: the original Liverpool Stadium in Pudsey Street and its successor in St Paul’s Square.Inspired by his grandfather, 1930s featherweight fighting hero Dick Burke, author Stephen Barr has spent years researching pre-war Liverpool boxing.This
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The Most Honest Sport

by Thomas Hauser ...

Thomas Hauser is among the most decorated boxing writers ever. He burst upon the fistic scene four decades ago with publication of The Black Lights: Inside the World of Professional Boxing and followed that triumph with Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times—the definitive biography of the man who was once the most famous person on earth.Hauser is the only person to be honored by the Boxing Writers ... Read more

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Thomas Hauser is among the most decorated boxing writers ever. He burst upon the fistic scene four decades ago with publication of The Black Lights: Inside the World of Professional Boxing and followed that triumph with Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times—the definitive biography of the man who was once the most famous person on earth.Hauser is the only person to be honored by the Boxing Writers
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Karate Basics

Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments

by Robin Rielly ...

Series series Tuttle Martial Arts Basics
Get your karate training off to a great start—from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?Karate Basics teaches you all ... Read more

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Get your karate training off to a great start—from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?Karate Basics teaches you all
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Silambam Resurgence: Rediscovering the Forgotten Martial Art of India

Ancient Techniques, Modern Revival, and the Quest for Mastery

by Junlei Xingru Li ...

This captivating journey delves deep into the heart of an ancient discipline that time almost erased from our collective memory.Unveiling the MysteryIn the opening chapters, we unravel the enigma surrounding Silambam—its rich heritage, origins lost in the mists of time, and the profound philosophy that underpins this martial art. Brace yourself for a narrative that transcends centuries, weaving a ... Read more

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This captivating journey delves deep into the heart of an ancient discipline that time almost erased from our collective memory.Unveiling the MysteryIn the opening chapters, we unravel the enigma surrounding Silambam—its rich heritage, origins lost in the mists of time, and the profound philosophy that underpins this martial art. Brace yourself for a narrative that transcends centuries, weaving a
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Vencer o aprender

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by John Kavanagh ...

Vencer o aprender es, en definitiva, un tratado sobre la ambición, la disciplina y la perseverancia. Una lectura obligatoria para cualquier fan de la lucha, pero también para quien quiera saber cómo se hacen realidad los sueñosPRÓXIMO ESTRENO EN NETFLIX DE UNA MINISERIE INSPIRADA EN ESTE LIBROEn Vencer o aprender, John Kavanagh nos cuenta la notable historia de su vida, que transcurre en paralelo ... Read more

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WarriorRage KickBoxing Volume I

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by Scott Bolinger ...

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The WarriorRage KickBoxing book has information on developing a martial artist from from the beginners level white belt on up to Black belt in the WarriorRage system. There is instruction on business building, stretching, strikes, kicks, block and counters, many routines to choose from, hand conditioning and weightlifting. Over 250 pages and over 800 pictures. This is Voume I of II. Revised in ... Read more

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As Citações de um Boxeador: Palavras Contundentes de Muhammad Ali

by Sreechinth C ...

- Cerca de 500 citações -Muhammad Ali permanece como o maior boxeador peso-pesado que já competiu. Sua fala "Flutue como uma borboleta, ataque como uma abelha. As mãos não podem bater no que os olhos não veem" é considerada a citação mais famosa feita por qualquer boxeador ocidental.O livro As Citações de um Boxeador: Palavras Contundentes de Muhammad Ali está repleto de citações sobre diferentes ... Read more

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- Cerca de 500 citações -Muhammad Ali permanece como o maior boxeador peso-pesado que já competiu. Sua fala "Flutue como uma borboleta, ataque como uma abelha. As mãos não podem bater no que os olhos não veem" é considerada a citação mais famosa feita por qualquer boxeador ocidental.O livro As Citações de um Boxeador: Palavras Contundentes de Muhammad Ali está repleto de citações sobre diferentes
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Toda la verdad

by Mike Tyson ...

«Tras Open de Agassi, otras memorias inolvidables.» The New York TimesEl boxeo, para Tyson, fue siempre una cuestión de vida o muerte. Creció sin un padre, rodeado por personas que le expresaban su amor con golpes y en un entorno callejero en el que era blanco de las burlas de los chicos mayores. Pero pudo encontrar, gracias al boxeo, la vía de escape que le permitió ser, con sólo veinte años, ... Read more

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«Tras Open de Agassi, otras memorias inolvidables.» The New York TimesEl boxeo, para Tyson, fue siempre una cuestión de vida o muerte. Creció sin un padre, rodeado por personas que le expresaban su amor con golpes y en un entorno callejero en el que era blanco de las burlas de los chicos mayores. Pero pudo encontrar, gracias al boxeo, la vía de escape que le permitió ser, con sólo veinte años,
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The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee

by Paul Gibson ...

"The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee" is the winner of the WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR and EIR SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR. This powerful and raw memoir tells the story of Eamonn Magee, a world-champion boxer from Ireland who struggled with addiction, violence, and tragedy. A gifted fighter, Eamonn's career was plagued by personal demons and brushes with the law, but he found solace in training his ... Read more

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"The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee" is the winner of the WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR and EIR SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR. This powerful and raw memoir tells the story of Eamonn Magee, a world-champion boxer from Ireland who struggled with addiction, violence, and tragedy. A gifted fighter, Eamonn's career was plagued by personal demons and brushes with the law, but he found solace in training his
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Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar 3: Your First Muay Thai Fight

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by Xavier Zen ...

Series Book 3 - Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar
Continuing the Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar series, Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar 3: Your First Muay Thai Fight is about the physical and mental preparations one must go through to get ready for a fighter's first Muay Thai fight.About the Don't Be An Idiot When You Spar series:If two people were to decide to brawl (not “technical” brawl, but “throw caution to the wind and start swinging” ... Read more

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Shadow Box

An Amateur in the Ring

by George Plimpton ...

From the author of Paper LionStepping into the ring against light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore, George Plimpton pauses to wonder what ever induced him to become a participatory journalist. Bloodied but unbowed, he holds his own in the bout – and brings back this timeless book on boxing and its devotees, among them Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Ernest Hemingway, and Norman Mailer.Shadow Box is ... Read more

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From the author of Paper LionStepping into the ring against light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore, George Plimpton pauses to wonder what ever induced him to become a participatory journalist. Bloodied but unbowed, he holds his own in the bout – and brings back this timeless book on boxing and its devotees, among them Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Ernest Hemingway, and Norman Mailer.Shadow Box is
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The History of Pride FC

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The History of Pride FCBy James BrenStep into the electrifying world of Pride Fighting Championships, where legends were born, rivalries ignited, and the sport of MMA was forever transformed.In The History of Pride FC, author James Bren delivers a comprehensive and captivating exploration of the iconic organization that dominated the combat sports scene from its inception in 1997 to its final ... Read more

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Night Train

A Biography of Sonny Liston

by Nick Tosches ...

'Dazzling... An unforgettable journey to some of boxing's darkest places' Steve Bunce, author of Bunce's Big Fat Short History of British Boxing**Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2000A breathtakingly brutal and evocative account of the life of infamous boxing world champion Sonny Liston**Sonny Liston is one of the most controversial men the boxing world has ever seen. He ... Read more

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