Box Like the Pros

E' senza ombra di dubbio il miglior libro sulla boxe in commercio. Scritto da una leggenda di questo sport, narra la storia del pugilato dalle origini ai tempi moderni, spiega tutte le regole e da utilissimi e preziosi consigli per l'allenamento e la preparazione atletica. Davvero un libro eccezionale, peccato non ne esista una traduzione in italiano

Totalmente recomendable y el mejor libro de boxeo que he leído hasta ahora con diferencia. Es más, considero que, con todos mis respetos, nadie puede escribir acerca de este deporte mejor que un boxeador, y creedme que Mr. Smokin' Joe lo ha hecho a las mil maravillas. Joe Frazier te habla de tú a tú, clarito y sin rodeos para explicarte todo lo que necesitas saber y hacer para convertirte en un gran boxeador o para entrenar boxeo sin la intención de llegar más allá. Lo de las fotos de calidad media y en b/n ya me lo tomaré como un catecismo, pero se ven claras y complementan los textos muy bien. En cualquier caso, no son como para quitar una estrella a mi votación. Me ha encantado y además, tras leerlo, lo estoy usando como guía de referencia y planning para mis propias rutinas de entrenamiento como practicante de boxeo y futuro entrenador, Dios mediante.

Explains most important boxing techniques, there is also some counterpunching. On the beginning there is shortcut of boxing history so you can do some more deep research by yourself.

I have had a lifetime interest in all kinds of combat arts. During this time I have had an opportunity to read and review numerous books on boxing. This book is one of the very best texts on boxing I have read in quite a while. This book has information that is seldom covered in other "how to box books." After a thoughtful introduction, this wonderful text begins with a detailed interesting overview of the history of boxing. It explains that prizefighting may be the oldest sport in the world because it was practiced in the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. It moves to a brief history of boxing in the 1890s-1900s, to the 1920s-1940s, to the 1940s-1950s, and on to the present day boxing greats, which includes the author, Smokin Joe Frazier who was a great boxer. Joe emphasizes that YOU must willing to put in the HARD work if you truly want to be a champion. This fantastic text explains the rules of the ring, getting into good shape before you enter a boxing gym, picking the right kind of boxing gym, tools of the trade, building the boxing foundation, the basics of offense and defense, the boxer's workout, sparring, strategy, golden gloves and white-collar boxing. This book also has a detailed directory of boxing gyms in the United States. If you are seeking a book to compliment your live boxing lessons, this is an excellent book to read and study. If you are someone who takes boxing because it provides a great workout, you will also want to own this book. If you are a martial artist who desires to learn effective and practical boxing skills, this book is a must in your library. Finally, if you truly desire to be a champion boxer, you should study this book. In conclusion, this is a unique and well-written boxing book that is a pleasure to read. It has something for everyone who is interested in the sport of boxing. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Predator Hunter: A Warrior's Memoir)

don't buy the kindle version. the formatting was not made adequately. The fonts and phrases are all mixed up. I returned and will ask for the print version.