Boxing

Boxing

No sport is as rife with anger and lust, hope and happiness as the cruel but strangely beautiful world of professional boxing. After 26 years of photographing world-class boxers inside and out of the ring, James A. Fox has experienced every angle of this harsh but exhilarating cosmos, and in Boxing, he gives us the opportunity to witness the sport through his insider's eyes.In 180 powerful black-and-white photographs accompanied by brief personal essays, Fox explores the emotional highs and lows of this popular sport. Featured are images of the drudgery of training, the exhilaration of the fight, and the inevitable victory or defeat. Among them are portraits of many of boxing's all-time greats: Muhammad Ali, Carlos Monzon, Roberto Duran, Ken Norton, and Rodrigo Valdes, among others. A selection of nude portraits of the athletes and close-ups of their faces, fists, and physiques celebrate the aesthetics of this intense sport.This beautifully produced volume will be admired by every boxer and boxing spectator, and anyone with a love for fine photography.

Ethics of Boxing and Manly Sport (1888)

Ethics of Boxing and Manly Sport (1888)

Ethics of Boxing and Manly Sport (1888)

Ethics of Boxing and Manly Sport (1888)

On Boxing

A vivid and realistic picture of the most controversial sport on Earth, On Boxing is a riveting, electrifying journey through a world of glitter and gore--where heart-soaring triumph and heart-rending tragedy go hand in hand. A magnificent work by a consummate artist.

Boxing Basics: The Techniques and Knowledge Needed to Excel in the Sport of Boxing

Boxing Basics: The Techniques and Knowledge Needed to Excel in the Sport of Boxing

When Boxing Was a Jewish Sport

This is a splendid oral history of a time between World War I and World War II when Jewish athletes were the dominant ethnic group in professional boxing in the United States. The author draws on his own personal experience in New York City's fight arenas, and incorporates interviews with more than thirty former boxers, trainers, managers, promoters, and boxing judges to report on this overlooked aspect of sports history. Bodner explores the stories of the Jewish boxers both inside and outside the ring, and also examines their lives as they left the ring to pursue their careers which ranged from fire chiefs to boxing judges to hospital presidents. Boxing was a means many second generation urban immigrants--including Jews--used to get ahead in the early 20th century. The Jewish boxers interviewed reported that they took up fighting to earn money, not to defend their race or negate stereotypes that Jews were weak. These boxers were proud of their heritage and displayed Stars of David on their robes and trunks until religious symbols were banned in the 1940s. During the 1920s nearly one-third of all professional boxers were Jewish, and by 1928, they were the dominant ethnic group in the sport earning 30 World Championship titles between 1910-1940. Bodner's interest in the subject was kindled by his father who was an amateur boxer and professional manager during this period.

Art Poster Print - Gala of Boxing - Palace of Sport - Artist: unknown

Art Poster Print - Gala of Boxing - Palace of Sport - Artist: unknown

Chicago Boxing

Professor Mike Donovan, Battling Nelson- The Durable Dane, and Stockyards Harold Smith-- their stories are as colorful as their names. Chicago's boxing history is as exciting and unpredictable as any prize fight within the ring. Some of the most memorable bouts--great, infamous or otherwise--took place in the city's clubs, parks and arenas, and Chicago has seen its share of champions and top contenders over the years. The Gans-McGovern fight in 1900--the Big Fix --set the sport back 25 years in Chicago. The Long Count between Tunney and Dempsey, in 1927, may still be the most controversial bout of all time. Chicago Boxing is a story not only of great boxers, but of the fans who embraced them, the promoters who made them big, and even a few mob bosses who made good on their talent.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills

For all boxers and fans, this step-by-step guide to successful boxing by a two-time World Heavyweight Champion will be educational and entertaining. Floyd Patterson set out to pass along to you what I've learned, to unlock some of the secrets of the greatest sport in the world. He succeeded, creating a classic that's one of the most comprehensive boxing manuals ever written. Topics include rules, equipment, how to bandage your own hands, stance, bobbing and weaving, punching technique, offensive and defensive moves, strategy, and conditioning--all offered with stories from Patterson's career. Plus, there is a full workout program. With a new introduction by International Boxing Hall of Fame member Bert Randolph Sugar, this tour de force is an excellent resource for trainers and boxers as well as a tribute to a great champion's career.

Fitness Stars of Boxing

Collective biography series featuring profiles of 40 fitness role models for young adults who want to lead a healthy and fit lifestyleEach book focuses on a particular sport or facet of health, nutrition, and fitness.Background and history of boxing and fitness; featuring profiles of George Foreman, Marvin Hagler, Oscar De La Hoya, and Zulfia Koutdussova