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The Case of the Knockout Bullet

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by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Almost everyone knows that Stanley Ketchel was one of the great boxing champions of all time, but many have forgotten that he was murdered—and under baffling circumstances. All the evidence pointed to a gambling syndicate yet the case was obscured by a missing diamond stickpin, a lucky bracelet, and a pretty cook. Here Erle Stanley Gardner relates how this strange case was solved by not following ... Read more

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Almost everyone knows that Stanley Ketchel was one of the great boxing champions of all time, but many have forgotten that he was murdered—and under baffling circumstances. All the evidence pointed to a gambling syndicate yet the case was obscured by a missing diamond stickpin, a lucky bracelet, and a pretty cook. Here Erle Stanley Gardner relates how this strange case was solved by not following
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Undisputed Truth

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Love him or loathe him, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is an icon and one of the most fascinating sporting figures of our time. In this no-holds-barred autobiography, Tyson lays bare his demons and tells his story: from poverty to stardom to hell and back again‘Might be the most soul-baring book of its genre ever written’ Washington Post‘Savagely compelling’ Daily Telegraph‘Sensational… Fascinating… An epic ... Read more

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Love him or loathe him, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is an icon and one of the most fascinating sporting figures of our time. In this no-holds-barred autobiography, Tyson lays bare his demons and tells his story: from poverty to stardom to hell and back again‘Might be the most soul-baring book of its genre ever written’ Washington Post‘Savagely compelling’ Daily Telegraph‘Sensational… Fascinating… An epic
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Teaching and Training Boxers

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by Valentyn Naumovich Ostyanov ...

Translated by Galina Self ...

The book is written by Ukrainian author Valentyn Ostyanov, using many years of research in boxing, as well as the practical work as a trainer and lecturer at the Ukrainian University of Physical Culture and Sports. It would be of interest to practicing coaches, lecturers in sports studies, scientists, and sportsmen. In Ukraine, it was recommended by Ministry of Education to study in Sports ... Read more

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The book is written by Ukrainian author Valentyn Ostyanov, using many years of research in boxing, as well as the practical work as a trainer and lecturer at the Ukrainian University of Physical Culture and Sports. It would be of interest to practicing coaches, lecturers in sports studies, scientists, and sportsmen. In Ukraine, it was recommended by Ministry of Education to study in Sports
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Money

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by Tris Dixon ...

This edition is fully updated to include Mayweather's battle with UFC star Conor McGregor.Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is one of the most successful professional boxers of all time, with fifty professional victories in a glittering unbeaten ring career that has spanned two decades. Mayweather was born into a boxing family that was barely surviving on the poverty line. His father had enjoyed a modestly ... Read more

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This edition is fully updated to include Mayweather's battle with UFC star Conor McGregor.Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is one of the most successful professional boxers of all time, with fifty professional victories in a glittering unbeaten ring career that has spanned two decades. Mayweather was born into a boxing family that was barely surviving on the poverty line. His father had enjoyed a modestly
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The Ballad of Les Darcy

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An Australian hero torn between family and country'Put Les Darcy in a uniform and the men of Australia will march to hell behind him.' that was the message trained on Australia's great 'Blacksmith Boxer', as debate about conscription raged in the middle of World War I. the problem was that Les Darcy didn't want to march at the fore of such a procession, nor to such a destination. He wanted to ... Read more

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An Australian hero torn between family and country'Put Les Darcy in a uniform and the men of Australia will march to hell behind him.' that was the message trained on Australia's great 'Blacksmith Boxer', as debate about conscription raged in the middle of World War I. the problem was that Les Darcy didn't want to march at the fore of such a procession, nor to such a destination. He wanted to
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Ruin

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Tai Chi: Tai Chi for Beginners - Over 10 Unique Tai Chi Exercises For Mastering Tai Chi Chuan

by Nensy Nelson ...

In this world of hustle and bustle, most people are catering to find some of the handy tips to keep their selves energetic and active. There are so many people who do not find enough time to go in gyms and to do exercises. For such people, the technique like Tai Chi is best. This book is keeping its focusing on the Tai Chi technique, how it can be used as mediator and how it can be used for ... Read more

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In this world of hustle and bustle, most people are catering to find some of the handy tips to keep their selves energetic and active. There are so many people who do not find enough time to go in gyms and to do exercises. For such people, the technique like Tai Chi is best. This book is keeping its focusing on the Tai Chi technique, how it can be used as mediator and how it can be used for
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Growing Up With The Greatest

by Patrick Triplett ...

As Muhammad Ali celebrated his 70th birthday recently I began thinking of all the memories of the man who shocked the boxing world in 1964 and rose to become a legend, his battles both inside and outside the ring, and his eventual place in sports folklore.Patrick Triplett is a longtime author and sports columnist who has published several books on boxing. ... Read more

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As Muhammad Ali celebrated his 70th birthday recently I began thinking of all the memories of the man who shocked the boxing world in 1964 and rose to become a legend, his battles both inside and outside the ring, and his eventual place in sports folklore.Patrick Triplett is a longtime author and sports columnist who has published several books on boxing.
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Muhammad Ali

by Hourly History ...

Discover the remarkable life of Muhammad Ali...Free BONUS Inside!Cassius Clay Jr. The Greatest. The Louisville Lip. The People's Champion. Muhammad Ali. All are names for one of the greatest boxers of all time. Muhammad Ali lived a life that produced some of the most notable boxing matches ever. He also had battles outside of the boxing ring—battles that included fighting with the federal ... Read more

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Discover the remarkable life of Muhammad Ali...Free BONUS Inside!Cassius Clay Jr. The Greatest. The Louisville Lip. The People's Champion. Muhammad Ali. All are names for one of the greatest boxers of all time. Muhammad Ali lived a life that produced some of the most notable boxing matches ever. He also had battles outside of the boxing ring—battles that included fighting with the federal
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Bolinger Boxing

by Scott Bolinger ...

The author, "Scott Bolinger," has 30 years of experience instructing in self-defense and sports-fighting in boxing, kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, and MMA.This book covers level one to four boxing training which includes:StretchingStrikesBlocksTraining with the coaches mitts covering offense and defensive drills4 medicine ball routinesHeavy bag routinesSpeed Drills.Each boxing level takes on average, ... Read more

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The author, "Scott Bolinger," has 30 years of experience instructing in self-defense and sports-fighting in boxing, kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, and MMA.This book covers level one to four boxing training which includes:StretchingStrikesBlocksTraining with the coaches mitts covering offense and defensive drills4 medicine ball routinesHeavy bag routinesSpeed Drills.Each boxing level takes on average,
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The Fight

by Norman Mailer ...

Series series Penguin Modern Classics
Norman Mailer's The Fight focuses on the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. Muhammad Ali met George Foreman in the ring. Foreman's genius employed silence, serenity and cunning. He had never been defeated. His hands were his instrument, and 'he kept them in his pockets the way a hunter lays his rifle back into its velvet case'. Together the two men made boxing history ... Read more

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Norman Mailer's The Fight focuses on the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. Muhammad Ali met George Foreman in the ring. Foreman's genius employed silence, serenity and cunning. He had never been defeated. His hands were his instrument, and 'he kept them in his pockets the way a hunter lays his rifle back into its velvet case'. Together the two men made boxing history
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The Main Event

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by Richard O. Davies ...

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Richard O. Davies won Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Bronze Medal in Sports for The Main Event: Boxing in Nevada from the Mining Camps to the Las Vegas Strip. Davies' book was chosen as one of the best indie books of 2014.As the twentieth century dawned, bare-knuckle prizefighting was transforming into the popular sport of boxing, yet simultaneously it was banned as immoral in many ... Read more

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Richard O. Davies won Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Bronze Medal in Sports for The Main Event: Boxing in Nevada from the Mining Camps to the Las Vegas Strip. Davies' book was chosen as one of the best indie books of 2014.As the twentieth century dawned, bare-knuckle prizefighting was transforming into the popular sport of boxing, yet simultaneously it was banned as immoral in many
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Sonny Liston 1960-1961

by Robert Grey Reynolds ...

Charles Sonny Liston was an ex-con who entered boxing in 1953 after serving a term in prison in Missouri. He learned to fight on the streets of St. Louis. The first two years of the 1960s decade were eventful for Sonny, not just because of speculation of a possible title shot with heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson. Patterson's camp, especially his trainer, Cus D'Amato insisted that Liston ... Read more

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Charles Sonny Liston was an ex-con who entered boxing in 1953 after serving a term in prison in Missouri. He learned to fight on the streets of St. Louis. The first two years of the 1960s decade were eventful for Sonny, not just because of speculation of a possible title shot with heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson. Patterson's camp, especially his trainer, Cus D'Amato insisted that Liston
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Defensa Personal: Una Guía de Cómo Protegerte Contra Peleas Inesperadas y Personas Agresivas

by Zach Williams ...

¿Te gustaría tener habilidades de defensa personal para saber qué hacer si tu vida corre peligro?Es imposible saber qué resultado esperar cuando te enfrentas a una situación que amenaza con tu vida.Saber cómo reaccionar ante ataques inesperados es una habilidad tan rara y valiosa, que por desgracia son muy pocas las personas que la poseen en la actualidad.Armarte con el conocimiento y las ... Read more

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¿Te gustaría tener habilidades de defensa personal para saber qué hacer si tu vida corre peligro?Es imposible saber qué resultado esperar cuando te enfrentas a una situación que amenaza con tu vida.Saber cómo reaccionar ante ataques inesperados es una habilidad tan rara y valiosa, que por desgracia son muy pocas las personas que la poseen en la actualidad.Armarte con el conocimiento y las
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Mike Tyson

The Release of Power

by Reg Gutteridge ...

Written by the late, great boxing broadcaster, Reg Gutteridge, this is the inside story of Mike Tyson, the most explosive and controversial world heavyweight boxing champion of all time. ... Read more

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Written by the late, great boxing broadcaster, Reg Gutteridge, this is the inside story of Mike Tyson, the most explosive and controversial world heavyweight boxing champion of all time.
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Boxing, Masculinity and Identity

The 'I' of the Tiger

by Kath Woodward ...

Boxing is infused with ideas about masculinity, power, race and social class, and as such is an ideal lens through which social scientists can examine key modern themes. In addition, its inherent contradictions of extreme violence and beauty and of discipline and excess have long been a source of inspiration for writers and film makers.Essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of ... Read more

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Boxing is infused with ideas about masculinity, power, race and social class, and as such is an ideal lens through which social scientists can examine key modern themes. In addition, its inherent contradictions of extreme violence and beauty and of discipline and excess have long been a source of inspiration for writers and film makers.Essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of
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Lonsdale's Belt

Boxing's Most Coveted Prize

by John Harding ...

For more than 100 years the Lonsdale Belt, first awarded in 1909 by the legendary National Sporting Club and since 1936 by the British Boxing Board of Control, has encircled the waists of all the great names in British boxing history: Freddie Welsh and Ted "Kid" Lewis; Benny Lynch and Jimmy Wilde; Freddie Mills, Randolph Turpin, and Terry Downes; Henry Cooper, Barry McGuigan, Lennox Lewis, and Joe ... Read more

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For more than 100 years the Lonsdale Belt, first awarded in 1909 by the legendary National Sporting Club and since 1936 by the British Boxing Board of Control, has encircled the waists of all the great names in British boxing history: Freddie Welsh and Ted "Kid" Lewis; Benny Lynch and Jimmy Wilde; Freddie Mills, Randolph Turpin, and Terry Downes; Henry Cooper, Barry McGuigan, Lennox Lewis, and Joe
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Fearless Freddie

The Life and Times of Freddie Mills

by Chris Evans ...

A gripping biography of Freddie Mills, Britain's first boxing superstar, exploring his life, career, and mysterious death.Fearless Freddie delves into the life of Freddie Mills, a beloved British boxer who captivated the nation with his ferocious fighting style and infectious personality. From his humble beginnings to his world championship victory, this biography uncovers the triumphs and ... Read more

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A gripping biography of Freddie Mills, Britain's first boxing superstar, exploring his life, career, and mysterious death.Fearless Freddie delves into the life of Freddie Mills, a beloved British boxer who captivated the nation with his ferocious fighting style and infectious personality. From his humble beginnings to his world championship victory, this biography uncovers the triumphs and
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Nell Stewart The Marilyn Monroe of Women's Wrestling

by Robert Grey Reynolds ...

Nell Stewart was a farmer's daughter from Steele, Alabama. She left a job as a waitress and trained under wrestling veteran Gladys Kill-em Gillem. Nell entered professional wrestling in the late 1940s. The sport was dominated by all-time greats like Mildred Burke, Dot Dotson, Mae Young, and June Byers. Nell was a fresh face and she was a beauty also, with enticing blonde hair and a curvy shape. ... Read more

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Nell Stewart was a farmer's daughter from Steele, Alabama. She left a job as a waitress and trained under wrestling veteran Gladys Kill-em Gillem. Nell entered professional wrestling in the late 1940s. The sport was dominated by all-time greats like Mildred Burke, Dot Dotson, Mae Young, and June Byers. Nell was a fresh face and she was a beauty also, with enticing blonde hair and a curvy shape.
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The Man Who Put a Curse on Muhammad Ali

The Downright Crazy Story of Richard Dunn's World Title Challenge

by Norman Giller ...

It was the funniest fight build-up of Muhammad Ali's career - and publicist and writer Norman Giller saw it all.British bulldog Richard Dunn was challenging Ali for the world heavyweight crown in Munich in 1976, and Giller hired the eccentric hypnotist Romark to convince Richard that he could topple 'The Greatest'. What Romark kept to himself was that he planned to put a curse on Ali that would ... Read more

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It was the funniest fight build-up of Muhammad Ali's career - and publicist and writer Norman Giller saw it all.British bulldog Richard Dunn was challenging Ali for the world heavyweight crown in Munich in 1976, and Giller hired the eccentric hypnotist Romark to convince Richard that he could topple 'The Greatest'. What Romark kept to himself was that he planned to put a curse on Ali that would
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Punching from the Shadows

Memoir of a Minor League Professional Boxer

by Glen Sharp ...

Glen Sharp's boxing career was a rise-and-fall story without so much rise in it. A sparring partner for light-heavyweight Hall of Famer Yaqui Lopez, he "retired" with a record of one victory and two defeats. A decade later, having come to understand how and why he failed as a younger fighter, he attempted a comeback.Told with heart and wit, his memoir is a treatise on boxing as both profession and ... Read more

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Glen Sharp's boxing career was a rise-and-fall story without so much rise in it. A sparring partner for light-heavyweight Hall of Famer Yaqui Lopez, he "retired" with a record of one victory and two defeats. A decade later, having come to understand how and why he failed as a younger fighter, he attempted a comeback.Told with heart and wit, his memoir is a treatise on boxing as both profession and
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Greatest Ever Boxing Workouts - including Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Roberto Duran

by Gary Todd ...

Greatest Ever Boxing Workouts will KO all boxing/combat sport enthusiasts. Featuring a classic coterie of international boxing legends, this superb anthology is illustrated throughout by some of the best photos of them at work in the ring or training in the gym. Our celebrated present-day fighters and former champions range from the instantly recognisable Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jnr, Mike ... Read more

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Greatest Ever Boxing Workouts will KO all boxing/combat sport enthusiasts. Featuring a classic coterie of international boxing legends, this superb anthology is illustrated throughout by some of the best photos of them at work in the ring or training in the gym. Our celebrated present-day fighters and former champions range from the instantly recognisable Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jnr, Mike
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The Fight of the Century

by Kirby Wright ...

I knew Wayne could hurt me if I didn’t keep my gloves up and elbows in. But he was tiring too. I glanced past the top hose and saw Chip Morningstar and Bernie Fredman. Wayne had made it his annual tradition to write “To a Real Panty Waist” in Chip’s yearbook. He’d told Bernie his nose was big because air was free. I spotted Ken Ito—Wayne had humiliated him at our sophomore clazz picnic by yanking ... Read more

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I knew Wayne could hurt me if I didn’t keep my gloves up and elbows in. But he was tiring too. I glanced past the top hose and saw Chip Morningstar and Bernie Fredman. Wayne had made it his annual tradition to write “To a Real Panty Waist” in Chip’s yearbook. He’d told Bernie his nose was big because air was free. I spotted Ken Ito—Wayne had humiliated him at our sophomore clazz picnic by yanking
... Read more
A Cuban Boxer's Journey

Guillermo Rigondeaux, from Castro’s Traitor to American Champion

by Brin-Jonathan Butler ...

THE STORY OF CUBAN BOXER AND POLITICAL PARIAH GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX'S HARROWING DECISION TO DEFECT IN HOPES OF REAPING THE REWARDS OF THE AMERICAN DREAM"What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"This was the question posed by legendary boxer Teofilo Stevenson in the 1970s, crowned by many as the Muhammad Ali of Cuba, in response to an offer of five million dollars to ... Read more

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THE STORY OF CUBAN BOXER AND POLITICAL PARIAH GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX'S HARROWING DECISION TO DEFECT IN HOPES OF REAPING THE REWARDS OF THE AMERICAN DREAM"What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"This was the question posed by legendary boxer Teofilo Stevenson in the 1970s, crowned by many as the Muhammad Ali of Cuba, in response to an offer of five million dollars to
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The Case of the Knockout Bullet

Undisputed Truth

Teaching and Training Boxers

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Tai Chi: Tai Chi for Beginners - Over 10 Unique Tai Chi Exercises For Mastering Tai Chi Chuan

Growing Up With The Greatest

Muhammad Ali

Bolinger Boxing

The Fight

The Main Event

Sonny Liston 1960-1961

Defensa Personal: Una Guía de Cómo Protegerte Contra Peleas Inesperadas y Personas Agresivas

Mike Tyson

Boxing, Masculinity and Identity

Lonsdale's Belt

Fearless Freddie

Nell Stewart The Marilyn Monroe of Women's Wrestling

The Man Who Put a Curse on Muhammad Ali

Punching from the Shadows

Greatest Ever Boxing Workouts - including Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Roberto Duran

The Fight of the Century

A Cuban Boxer's Journey