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by Valentyn Naumovich Ostyanov ...

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Series series Penguin Modern Classics
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There’s a reason why the bench press is the most popular lift in the gym: it lets you lift more weight and activate more muscle in the upper body than any other move. What you didn't know is bench press is also good for punching.What if I told you there is an exercise many trainers and experts including myself consider the “King” of exercises.This quick, easy-to-read book can make the difference
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This is the autobiography, or perhaps the public confessional, of the author. It will come as a complete shock to his family, friends and work colleagues who all think that they know him, but alas, they don't…His family certainly know nothing of his boxing and criminal underworld activities and if they did they wouldn't approve. His Fire Service colleagues know a little. And then there are the ... Read more

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by Ron Jackson ...

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Torpedo

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Rajuotteisen kaunistelematon romaani ammattilaisnyrkkeilyn pimeistä puolista. Suomalais-nicaragualainen amatöörinyrkkeilijä José värvätään ammattilaiskehiin torpedoksi. Hänen tulee esittää tasoistaan huonompaa nyrkkeilijää ja tärvellä kilpailevan ottelijan lupaava ura. José oppii nopeasti ja tekee vastustajistaan selvää jälkeä. Hän kuitenkin kyllästyy elämään valheessa ja päättää kokeilla, kuinka ... Read more

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THE ORMSTOWN DREAM

Power of the mind Based upon true story 1986-2017

by Adam Green ...

Passion. Dedication. Desire.These are the pillars of perseverance-the fire that keeps us going when life throws its hardest punches. The Power of Your Mind is about harnessing belief in yourself, even when the world says otherwise. It's about holding onto faith in your destiny, refusing to let the thought of defeat take root in your mind.This book shares the raw reality of setbacks and ... Read more

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Passion. Dedication. Desire.These are the pillars of perseverance-the fire that keeps us going when life throws its hardest punches. The Power of Your Mind is about harnessing belief in yourself, even when the world says otherwise. It's about holding onto faith in your destiny, refusing to let the thought of defeat take root in your mind.This book shares the raw reality of setbacks and
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La dulce ciencia

by A.J. Liebling ...

Translated by Enrique Maldonado ...

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Nombrado MEJOR LIBRO DE DEPORTES DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS por la revista Sports Illustrateden 2002, La Dulce Ciencia recopila en un único e inolvidable volumen las clásicas piezas del periodista del New Yorker A.J. Liebling sobre boxeo, esa "Dulce Ciencia de los Moratones".A través de sus páginas, Liebling nos ofrece un retrato animado e idiosincrásico del universo pugilístico de principios de la ... Read more

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Heavyweight Champion of the World (1915-1919)

by Arly Allen, James Willard Mace ...

Jess Willard, the "Pottawatomie Giant," won the heavyweight title in 1915 with his defeat of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion. At 6 feet, 6 inches and 240 pounds, Willard was considered unbeatable in his day. He nonetheless lost to Jack Dempsey in 1919 in one of the most brutally one-sided contests in fistic history. Willard later made an initially successful comeback but was ... Read more

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Jess Willard, the "Pottawatomie Giant," won the heavyweight title in 1915 with his defeat of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion. At 6 feet, 6 inches and 240 pounds, Willard was considered unbeatable in his day. He nonetheless lost to Jack Dempsey in 1919 in one of the most brutally one-sided contests in fistic history. Willard later made an initially successful comeback but was
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Fight Sports and the Church

Boxing and Martial Arts Ministries in America

by Richard Wolff ...

Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship.From martial arts programs at suburban churches to urban boxing ministries geared ... Read more

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Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship.From martial arts programs at suburban churches to urban boxing ministries geared
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Beau Jack

The Boxing Life of Sidney Walker, Two-Time Lightweight Champion

by Robert Mullins ...

Among the great lightweights of the 1940s and 1950s, Boxing Hall of Famer Sidney "Beau Jack" Walker (1921-2000) was virtually orphaned by his parents and eked out a living as a shoeshine boy. He honed his craft fighting battles royale for wealthy white members of the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, eventually receiving financing for his career from club founders.He went on to win two ... Read more

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Among the great lightweights of the 1940s and 1950s, Boxing Hall of Famer Sidney "Beau Jack" Walker (1921-2000) was virtually orphaned by his parents and eked out a living as a shoeshine boy. He honed his craft fighting battles royale for wealthy white members of the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, eventually receiving financing for his career from club founders.He went on to win two
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