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The New Zealand Boxing Scrapbook(Hardback )New Zealand's place in world boxing is a surprisingly prominent one. From the 1800s to the second decade of the new millennium, New Zealand boxers have made a mark on the national and international stages. From the days of Bob Fitzsimmons and 'Torpedo' Billy Murphy through to David Tua's quest for a world title today, Kiwi boxers have occupied a....
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Beautiful Brutality(Paperback)Boxing.The Sport of Kings. And for every king, there are kingmakers and princes, determined heirs and ruthless pretenders to the throne. Boxers may enter the ring alone, but behind them are their families, many of whom have spent a career in the fight game themselves. And all are caught up in this most beautiful but brutal of sports. ....
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On the Cobbles(Hardback)On the Cobbles is an insight in to a community under threat and a man who had little choice in becoming a fighter but was nevertheless determined to be the best. This story opens the door to the world of a gypsy warrior.
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![]() | Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed(Electronic book text)Get what it takes to win-and unleash the ultimate fighter in youThink you know your way around the cage? Think again. Mixed martial arts powerhouse Mickey Dimic, two-time middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer, kicks your game into gear with this no-holds-barred guide to grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, and boxing dirty like the toughest contenders.Breaking down the....
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The Book of Five Rings(Paperback)This is a text on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory, originally composed in 1643 by an undefeated samurai. Appropriate for martial artists and leaders in all professions, this book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.
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Ring of Hate(Paperback)More than the world heavyweight championship was at stake when Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling on 22 June 1938. In a world on the brink of war, the contest was projected as a test of nationalistic, racial and political ideals. This is a story of two men drawn together by their chosen profession and divided by the cruel demands of....
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McIlvanney on Boxing(Paperback)Hugh McIlvanney is a sports journalist, and a regular winner of the UK Sports Writer of the Year Award. This collection contains the best of his writing on his first great passion, boxing. The book features in-depth analysis of the build-up, climax and aftermath of over 25 showdowns.
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![]() | Chinese Goju(DVD)Includes warm-up exercises, basic stances, basic strikes, front kick, target practice, one-step sparring, iron-elbow kata, and the black-dragon blocking system. This 5 DVD set also features stretching, hand techniques, kicking combinations, more target strikes, golden swan kata, ninja aiki kata, ten chu kata, and advanced one-step sparring.
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The British Boxing Board of Control Boxing Yearbook 20082008(Paperback)Contains information from around the world of boxing, including: full career records of various British-based boxers; potted biographies and annual records for various IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO champions; various British Area, English, Celtic, British, Commonwealth, European and World title bouts in 2006-07; and more.
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The Fighting Irish(Hardback)'The Fighting Irish' tells the remarkable story of how the Irish and their descendants took the boxing world by storm. Irishmen have enjoyed a unique place in the sport, punching above their weight and exerting a global influence as well as playing their part in many of the most famous, and infamous, moments in ring history.
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George Francis(Hardback)The autobiography of George Francis. Born in 1928 in the slums of Camden Town, his earliest involvement with boxing was as a bare-knuckle street fighter, but, after a spell in Wormwood Scrubs, he turned to amateur boxing. He was to become one of the best trainers Britain has ever produced.
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The British Boxing Board of Control Boxing Yearbook 2009(Paperback)Useful for those involved or interested in the sport, this book information from around the world of boxing. It includes: full career records of British-based boxers; potted biographies and annual records for all IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO champions; complete listings of British, Commonwealth, European and World champions; and more.
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No Baloney(Paperback)Frank Maloney lifts the lid on the world of boxing and its household names, giving an account of his time with Lennox Lewis, revealing stories and offering inside opinions. He also gives an insight into the way money, sex, drugs, politics, bribery and corruption have played their part in the sport.
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Unlicensed(Paperback)Unlicensed fighting is the raw flipside of boxing. A few men make what they call easy money, but for many the unlicensed game becomes a nightmare of pain and fear. This book journeys into the margins of contemporary Britain to strip this world bare for the first time.
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![]() | Ali in Britain(Hardback)Over 30 years ago, Muhammad Ali conducted a public love affair with Britain. This book tells the story of his British adventures; both inside and outside the ropes. Ali the fighter, Ali the showman and Ali the philanthropist are all profiled.
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The Gloves(Paperback)The Golden Gloves tournament is an American institution that takes centre stage in the amateur boxing world - a single-elimination contest in which young hopefuls square off in steamy gyms with the boxing elite looking on. Robert Anasi took up boxing in his 20s to keep in shape, attract women and sharpen his knuckles for the odd bar fight. He....
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Natural Born Fighters(Hardback)From bare-knuckle fights that take place in country lanes and inner-city building sites to bloody, raw gladiatorial cage fighting, you'll meet hard men, villains and gypsies in this book. They're all connected by a common thread - they all love fighting, and they'll do anything to win.
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![]() | Budo(Paperback)Morihei Ueshiba wrote this treatise on the martial arts for his advanced students in 1938, outlining the spirit and aims of aikido. The book includes rare photographs.
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Johnny Owen(Hardback)In 1980, Johnny Owen held the Welsh, British, European and Commonwealth bantamweight titles. Nicknamed 'the Matchstick Man' because of the extraordinary skeletal physique which belied his stamina and aggression, Johnny was hugely popular. With his old-fashioned fighting style, honesty and charm, he was Merthyr Tydfil's and Wales's great white hope, something to cheer about in an increasingly uncertain world and....
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No Baloney(Hardback)Frank Maloney lifts the lid on the world of boxing and its household names, giving an account of his time with Lennox Lewis, revealing stories and offering inside opinions. He also gives an insight into the way money, sex, drugs, politics, bribery and corruption have played their part in the sport.
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