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Boxing, Masculinity and Identity

The 'I' of the Tiger

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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 ... 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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Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu

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In the months leading up to his death, Bruce Lee was working on this definitive study of the Chinese martial arts—collectively known as Kung Fu or Gung Fu. This book has now been edited and is published here for the first time in its entirety.Bruce Lee totally revolutionized the practice of martial arts and brought them into the modern world—by promoting the idea that students have the right to ... Read more

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In the months leading up to his death, Bruce Lee was working on this definitive study of the Chinese martial arts—collectively known as Kung Fu or Gung Fu. This book has now been edited and is published here for the first time in its entirety.Bruce Lee totally revolutionized the practice of martial arts and brought them into the modern world—by promoting the idea that students have the right to
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Arnis

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Arnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts.Featured are insightful essays by Filipino martial artists:Krishna K. GodhaniaAntonio E. SomeraAbner G. PasaDr. Jopet LarayaFelipe P. beano, Jr.Rene J. NavarroFor centuries, Filipino martial arts have played integral and often momentous ro... ... Read more

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Arnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts.Featured are insightful essays by Filipino martial artists:Krishna K. GodhaniaAntonio E. SomeraAbner G. PasaDr. Jopet LarayaFelipe P. beano, Jr.Rene J. NavarroFor centuries, Filipino martial arts have played integral and often momentous ro...
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The Main Event

Boxing in Nevada from the Mining Camps to the Las Vegas Strip

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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Mike Tyson

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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. ... 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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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

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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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The Man Who Put a Curse on Muhammad Ali

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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

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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 ... 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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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
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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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Willie Pep

A Biography of the 20th Century's Greatest Featherweight

by Mark Allen Baker ...

Among the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time, Willie Pep (1922-2006) was a virtuoso of the squared circle. A two-time World Featherweight Champion, his International Boxing Hall of Fame professional record stands at 230 wins, 11 losses and one draw, with 65 knockouts and two winning streaks of more than 62 victories--each longer than most modern fighters' careers. During his 26 years in the ... Read more

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Among the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time, Willie Pep (1922-2006) was a virtuoso of the squared circle. A two-time World Featherweight Champion, his International Boxing Hall of Fame professional record stands at 230 wins, 11 losses and one draw, with 65 knockouts and two winning streaks of more than 62 victories--each longer than most modern fighters' careers. During his 26 years in the
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La mente del boxeador

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by Carlos Sánchez ...

En el corazón desgastado de un gimnasio de barrio, donde el sudor se mezcla con los sueños, un padre y sus dos hijos luchan por conseguir llegar a la cima. Él entrena, ellos pelean.El boxeo es mucho más que darse de golpes encima de un ring: la disciplina, el sacrificio, el esfuerzo y la constancia son los pilares que lo construyen. Estos son los valores que Carlos Sánchez, entrenador de ... Read more

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En el corazón desgastado de un gimnasio de barrio, donde el sudor se mezcla con los sueños, un padre y sus dos hijos luchan por conseguir llegar a la cima. Él entrena, ellos pelean.El boxeo es mucho más que darse de golpes encima de un ring: la disciplina, el sacrificio, el esfuerzo y la constancia son los pilares que lo construyen. Estos son los valores que Carlos Sánchez, entrenador de
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King of the Journeymen

The Life of Peter Buckley

by Peter Buckley ...

King of the Journeymen is the gripping autobiography of Peter Buckley, a pro boxer who fought 300 times and was a 'stepping stone' for world champions such as Naseem Hamed and Duke McKenzie. As a boy, Buckley shone as an amateur boxer, but outside the ring he was heading for trouble. He was suspended numerous times from school and sent to prison at age 15 for assault and robbery. Whilst inside, ... Read more

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King of the Journeymen is the gripping autobiography of Peter Buckley, a pro boxer who fought 300 times and was a 'stepping stone' for world champions such as Naseem Hamed and Duke McKenzie. As a boy, Buckley shone as an amateur boxer, but outside the ring he was heading for trouble. He was suspended numerous times from school and sent to prison at age 15 for assault and robbery. Whilst inside,
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War and Peace

My Story

by Ricky Hatton ...

'Sharp, direct, witty . . . A thumping, must-read memoir' – Daily MailOn 24 November 2012, four-time World Champion boxer Ricky Hatton dropped to his knees, felled by a sickening punch to the body in his first comeback fight in almost three years. Gasping for breath, down and out, it was then that something extraordinary happened: 20,000 fans began to sing his name.Ricky Hatton: War and Peace is ... Read more

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'Sharp, direct, witty . . . A thumping, must-read memoir' – Daily MailOn 24 November 2012, four-time World Champion boxer Ricky Hatton dropped to his knees, felled by a sickening punch to the body in his first comeback fight in almost three years. Gasping for breath, down and out, it was then that something extraordinary happened: 20,000 fans began to sing his name.Ricky Hatton: War and Peace is
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The world in my fist

by Nino Benvenuti ...

Translated by Rosamund Clarke ...

In the spring of 1967, Nino Benvenuti was the first Italian to keep the entire nation awake all night for an event taking place on the opposite side of the ocean, in New York, when the six hour time lapse collapsed under the enthusiasm for his victory over Emile Griffith in the old Madison Square Garden stadium.This book is unusual and interesting. The boxer leaves nothing unsaid when he tells of ... Read more

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In the spring of 1967, Nino Benvenuti was the first Italian to keep the entire nation awake all night for an event taking place on the opposite side of the ocean, in New York, when the six hour time lapse collapsed under the enthusiasm for his victory over Emile Griffith in the old Madison Square Garden stadium.This book is unusual and interesting. The boxer leaves nothing unsaid when he tells of
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East End Born and Bled

The Remarkable Story of London Boxing

by Jeff Jones ...

No other place in the world has been so important to boxing, or produced so many champions, as the small area of London’s East End. But how did this specific part of Britain shape boxing, and what was behind the national and international success of these fighters? In this book, Londoner Jeff Jones tells the unique story of the development of modern boxing. Starting with the unregulated bare ... Read more

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No other place in the world has been so important to boxing, or produced so many champions, as the small area of London’s East End. But how did this specific part of Britain shape boxing, and what was behind the national and international success of these fighters? In this book, Londoner Jeff Jones tells the unique story of the development of modern boxing. Starting with the unregulated bare
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Boxing Head Movement

Drills, Techniques, Tips & Tactics To Become Untouchable Via Head Movement

by Frank Sasso ...

Ready To Take Your Boxing Head Movement To The next Level?If so you've found the right book to turn that dream into a reality.I'm Frank Sasso, and I created this book to share with you a ton of fun and unconventional boxing drills and activities to improve your head movement - regardless of whether you're a beginner or seasoned veteran in the ring.Head movement seperates the good from the great, ... Read more

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Ready To Take Your Boxing Head Movement To The next Level?If so you've found the right book to turn that dream into a reality.I'm Frank Sasso, and I created this book to share with you a ton of fun and unconventional boxing drills and activities to improve your head movement - regardless of whether you're a beginner or seasoned veteran in the ring.Head movement seperates the good from the great,
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Boxers

Ali, Frazier, Louis, And Robinson

by A.J. Kingston ...

Introducing the ultimate collection for boxing enthusiasts and sports fans alike - "Boxers: Champions Forever" featuring the greatest fighters of all time: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Joe Louis, and Sugar Ray Robinson.This exclusive bundle includes four gripping books that chronicle the incredible journeys of these boxing legends, their rise to greatness, their memorable fights, and their lasting ... Read more

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Introducing the ultimate collection for boxing enthusiasts and sports fans alike - "Boxers: Champions Forever" featuring the greatest fighters of all time: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Joe Louis, and Sugar Ray Robinson.This exclusive bundle includes four gripping books that chronicle the incredible journeys of these boxing legends, their rise to greatness, their memorable fights, and their lasting
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Froch

My Autobiography

by Carl Froch ...

When Carl Froch defeated George Groves in their Wembley Stadium re-match in front of 80,000 fans, it went down as the biggest fight in British boxing history, cementing Carl’s place as our greatest boxer – a pure warrior who has never accepted the easy way.Carl grew up a tough kid on a Nottingham estate, where boxing helped to keep him out of trouble. His incredible natural ability soon led to a ... Read more

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When Carl Froch defeated George Groves in their Wembley Stadium re-match in front of 80,000 fans, it went down as the biggest fight in British boxing history, cementing Carl’s place as our greatest boxer – a pure warrior who has never accepted the easy way.Carl grew up a tough kid on a Nottingham estate, where boxing helped to keep him out of trouble. His incredible natural ability soon led to a
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POPÜLER DÖVÜŞ SPORLARI

by KLAVYETÖR ...

Series Book 3 - Popüler Dövüş Sporları
Kavga her ne kadar kötü bir şey olsa da ister istemez hepimizin yaşayabileceği bir durumdur.Gerek yolda giderken gerek bir yerde otururken her an başımıza gelebilir. Böyle durumlardaelimizden geldiğince kavgadan uzak durmalıyız. Öncelikle insani bir özelliğimiz olan "konuşmayı"denemeliyiz (Tabi hakaret ederek değil:).Peki diyelim ki olabildiğince tatlı bir dille kavgadan uzak durmaya çalıştık ama ... Read more

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Kavga her ne kadar kötü bir şey olsa da ister istemez hepimizin yaşayabileceği bir durumdur.Gerek yolda giderken gerek bir yerde otururken her an başımıza gelebilir. Böyle durumlardaelimizden geldiğince kavgadan uzak durmalıyız. Öncelikle insani bir özelliğimiz olan "konuşmayı"denemeliyiz (Tabi hakaret ederek değil:).Peki diyelim ki olabildiğince tatlı bir dille kavgadan uzak durmaya çalıştık ama
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Into the Woods

The Story of a British Boxing Cult Hero

by Clinton Woods, Mark Turley ...

From Sheffield estate to world champion: the inspiring story of Clinton Woods.Into the Woods delves into the life of Clinton Woods, a former world light heavyweight champion, revealing the grit and determination behind his success. From a challenging upbringing in Sheffield, marked by economic hardship and brushes with the law, Woods found solace and purpose in boxing. This sports biography ... Read more

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From Sheffield estate to world champion: the inspiring story of Clinton Woods.Into the Woods delves into the life of Clinton Woods, a former world light heavyweight champion, revealing the grit and determination behind his success. From a challenging upbringing in Sheffield, marked by economic hardship and brushes with the law, Woods found solace and purpose in boxing. This sports biography
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Sport of Judo

by Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Harold E. Sharp ...

Learn the basics of Judo with this invaluable martial arts guide.The Sport of Judo an invaluable resource for any beginning judoka or teacher, comprises a point-by-point demonstration and explanation of over 50 essential judo techniques, as practiced as the international home of judo, the Kodokan Institute in Tokyo.Judo, the "gentle way" based on the ancient Japanese martial art of jiujutsu (or ... Read more

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Learn the basics of Judo with this invaluable martial arts guide.The Sport of Judo an invaluable resource for any beginning judoka or teacher, comprises a point-by-point demonstration and explanation of over 50 essential judo techniques, as practiced as the international home of judo, the Kodokan Institute in Tokyo.Judo, the "gentle way" based on the ancient Japanese martial art of jiujutsu (or
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A bordo ring

Ganci, montanti e storie di vita raccontati dall’angolo

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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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,
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