The Classical Pugilism and Bare-Knuckle Boxing Companion, Volume 1
by Jake Shannon
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ISBN: 978-1-4116-2765-9
Copyright:
© 2005 Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
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Printed: 202 pages, 8.5" x 11", perfect binding, black and white interior ink Description:Learn the REAL DEAL about the Old-Timers (when men pickled their fists to make them tougher and fights were known to leave one opponent missing an eye!) in the brand new CLASSICAL PUGILISM AND BARE-KNUCKLE BOXING COMPANION, Volume 1... Uncover the powerful techniques (like "The Chopper") and the rich history of the "Sweet Science" with this book. Included in this first volume are Professor of the Sport Owen Swift's BOXING WITHOUT A MASTER, the elaborately detailed BOXING (with eye-opening sections on Savate and Dirty Tactics) by R.G. Allanson Winn, and also the EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1909 book, THE LIFE AND BATTLES OF JACK JOHNSON! The introduction also presents a comprehensive and concise history of the Western tradition of pugilism. Keep your hands up, your chin down, and enjoy!! Listed in: |
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