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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

    4,95 €

  • 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 €

  • 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 €

  • De seje – 12 historiske kampe med danske boksere

    by Thomas Andrew, Alex Hermann, Jens Sillesen ...
    Gennem ord, billeder og interviews gengiver bogen levende nogle af de mest spektakulære boksekampe, hvor danske stjerne-boksere har mødt internationale legender som Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Carlos Monzon og Oscar de la Hoya. Uanset om kampene endte i nederlag eller sejr, så lader bogen ingen tvivl om, at de danske boksere som Tom Bogs, Jørgen "Gamle" Hansen, Ayub Kalule, Brian Nielsen og ... Read more

    12,50 €

  • ART OF BOXING AND SCIENCE OF SELF-DEFENSE, TOGETHER WITH A MANUAL OF TRAINING.

    by William Edwards ...
    Find out what boxing, self-defense and training looked like in the 18th century. Published in 1888, this book will take you back in time to discover where it all began. Get some 'old-school' tips and inspiration on how training and diet was done before the days of modern gyms and supplements. ... Read more

    3,68 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Tragedy of the Hogue Twins

    by Harry Otty ...
    SHORTY and BIG BOY HOGUE blazed across the West Coast fight scene of the 1930s and 40s like twin comets. Crossing gloves with former and future world champions and oft-avoided dangerous contenders, such as Archie Moore, Charley Burley, Lloyd Marshall, Eddie Booker, and other members of the infamous 'Murderers' Row', the Hogue twins took on all comers in a dual quest for world titles and sibling ... Read more

    8,49 €

  • Mexican American Boxing from the Golden State

    by Gene Aguilera ...
    Series series Images of America
    The Mexican American boxer is one who leaves it all in the ring. They have been described as devastating punchers, fearless fighters, and tough competitors by boxing fans, sportswriters, and commentators alike. Mexican American boxers have long carried a reputation in boxing circles as being the ultimate crowd-pleasers. In continuing that tradition, the dramatic testimonies of seven distinct, ... Read more

    8,58 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Fearless Harry Greb

    Biography of a Tragic Hero of Boxing

    by Bill Paxton ...
    The legendary Harry Greb stepped into the ring more than 300 times from 1913 to 1926, defeated opponents who outweighed him by more than 30 pounds, held the middleweight and light heavyweight titles and beat every Hall of Fame boxer he ever fought. Dubbed "the Pittsburgh Windmill" because of his manic, freewheeling style in the ring, Greb also crossed racial lines, taking on all comers regardless ... Read more

    14,94 €

  • Rings

    On the Life and Family of a Southern Fighter

    by Randy Bates ...
    In this momentous debut, Randy Bates finds in the daily lives of one American family the pathos and drama we usually associate with the finest fiction. Rings is strict, however, in presenting only actual people and incidents. The book takes as its protagonist Collis Phillips, a black man who, one generation away from slavery managed to turn a youth of caddying:, shoe shining, and running ... Read more

    6,35 €

  • Heavyweight Boxing Champions

    Boxing from the Beginning

    by Terry Middleton ...
    This book is dedicated to my grandfather, Clarence Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Army during WWI, and my Father, Dennis Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Navy during WWII. My first memories were watching my Dad workout when I was a young kid. He used Boxing and weight training routines as a way to exercise after the war. ... Read more

    7,52 €

  • 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

    17,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Neural Engineering Codex for Combat

    by Tim Taylor ...
    In combat sports, hesitation is costly.A strike arrives a fraction late.A counter is seen but not triggered.An opening appears — and disappears before the body commits.Conditioning is present.Technique is intact.Preparation has been done.Yet performance narrows.Combat sports demand extremely fast perception, decision-making, and reaction under pressure, where even a moment of hesitation can change ... Read more

    8,99 €

  • Bright Lights and Dark Corners

    The Johnny Greaves Story

    by Johnny Greaves, Adam Darke ...
    Shocking and revealing autobiography of 100-fight journeyman boxer Johnny Greaves. Set in a world of violence, bravado and bravery, this immersive and powerful story feels like a Guy Ritchie movie!Written with award-winning documentary filmmaker and former Sky Sports features reporter Adam Darke.‘Have gumshield, will travel’ was Johnny’s motto as he picked himself up off pub floors, police cells ... Read more

    9,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Unveiling the Essence: A Comprehensive Guide to Advanced Zhaobao Tai Chi for Everyone

    Mastering Silk-Reeling, Inner Power, and Harmonious Flow for Health, Meditation, and Self-Defense

    by Junlei Xingru Li ...
    Series series Best Selling Series
    Welcome to the gateway of advanced Zhaobao Tai Chi practice, where the essence of this ancient art unfolds in a journey designed for everyone, from the dedicated enthusiast to the curious beginner. Dive into a world where movement is meditation, and every technique is a step toward holistic mastery.A Glimpse into Your Tai Chi OdysseyIntroductionEmbark on your Zhaobao Tai Chi adventure with a brief ... Read more

    4,55 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wing Chun for MMA

    How to use Wing Chun for modern fighting, self-defense, and sport

    by Master Tang ...
    Does Wing Chun Suck? In the 80s we had The Karate Kid. In the 2000s we have MMA.  Among MMA fighters, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu are among the most popular art forms.  Somehow, Wing Chun, also known as Wing Tsun or Ving Tsun depending on your lineage, has managed to stay afloat and remain quite popular.  Recently, this popularity can be attributed to the new Ip Man movies starring Donnie ... Read more

    3,30 €

  • Boxing Day

    The fight that changed the world

    by Jeff Wells ...
    Series Book 125 - Untapped
    In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African American World Heavyweight champion—after winning a fight in Australia. In a gripping piece of writing that brings the Edwardian sporting world to life, veteran sports journalist Jeff Wells explains just what happened, who was involved, and why this fight was so significant.Boxing Day was first published in 1998.Jeff Wells is an acclaimed sports ... Read more

    7,37 €

  • A Dangerous Journey

    Inside Another Year in Boxing

    by Thomas Hauser ...
    Each year, readers, writers, and critics alike look forward to Thomas Hauser’s newest collection of articles about the contemporary boxing scene. Reviewing his 2018 collection, Booklist proclaimed, “This is Hauser in a nutshell: compassion, character, and context. As always, an annual delight.”A Dangerous Journey continues Hauser’s tradition of excellence, turning his award-winning investigative ... Read more

    19,71 €

  • Toughest Boxers of All Time Top 100

    by alex trostanetskiy ...
    Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the etc. did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was ... Read more

    3,00 €

  • The Fab Four: Part Two

    Boxing's Last Golden Era

    by Lea Worrall ...
    Series Book 2 - Boxing's Last Golden Era
    Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns were involved in the last golden era of boxing: a time where proving to be the best around was far more important than losing an unbeaten record. These four warriors had some epic struggles between 1980 to 1989. Throw Wilfred Benitez into the mix and you had one of the best periods in boxing of all time.Duran: Brought up in great poverty, ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • Japanese Jiu-jitsu

    Secret Techniques of Self-Defense

    by Darrell Max Craig ...
    With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art.The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed ... Read more

    10,48 €

  • Beautiful Brutality: The Family Ties at the Heart of Boxing

    by Adam Smith ...
    Boxing. The Sport of Kings. And for every king, there are kingmakers and princes, determined heirs and ruthless pretenders to the throne. Boxers may enter the ring alone, but behind them are their families, many of whom have spent a career in the fight game themselves. And all are caught up in this most beautiful but brutal of sports.Beautiful Brutality is the first book to examine the world of ... Read more

    14,99 €

  • Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts

    Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

    by Bruce Lee ...
    "A teacher is never a giver of truth—he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. A good teacher is merely a catalyst."—Bruce LeeWithin the pages of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success— as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world. Consisting of eight sections, Striking Thoughts covers 72 topics and 825 ... Read more

    9,11 €

  • My Life as a Street Boxer and Boxing Journalist

    by Oliver W. Tuthill Jr. ...
    From the raw grit of granite street corners, and sweat-soaked training gyms, to the bright lights of ringside journalism, this memoir is a journey through the heart of boxing - both inside and outside the ropes. Tuthill was a street boxer for 14 years. Street boxing is any boxing match not sanctioned by amateur or professional boxing organizations.As a young fighter, Tuthill traded punches in ... Read more

    3,17 €

  • When Boxing Was, Like, Ridiculously Racist

    by Ian Carey ...
    This is the story of the lineage of Boxing's World Heavyweight Championship from 1882-1915 and how it explains a cultural attitude toward race and identity in that era.The first true national and international sports celebrities were boxers in the late 1800s. Soon after the abolishment of slavery in the United States the first World Champions of the sport were crowned. As the Champion of the World ... Read more

    2,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus