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The Case of the Knockout Bullet

A True Crime Mystery

by Erle Stanley Gardner ...

Almost everyone knows that Stanley Ketchel was one of the great boxing champions of all time, but many have forgotten that he was murdered—and under baffling circumstances. All the evidence pointed to a gambling syndicate yet the case was obscured by a missing diamond stickpin, a lucky bracelet, and a pretty cook. Here Erle Stanley Gardner relates how this strange case was solved by not following ... Read more

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Almost everyone knows that Stanley Ketchel was one of the great boxing champions of all time, but many have forgotten that he was murdered—and under baffling circumstances. All the evidence pointed to a gambling syndicate yet the case was obscured by a missing diamond stickpin, a lucky bracelet, and a pretty cook. Here Erle Stanley Gardner relates how this strange case was solved by not following
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The Fight

by Norman Mailer ...

Series series Penguin Modern Classics
Norman Mailer's The Fight focuses on the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. Muhammad Ali met George Foreman in the ring. Foreman's genius employed silence, serenity and cunning. He had never been defeated. His hands were his instrument, and 'he kept them in his pockets the way a hunter lays his rifle back into its velvet case'. Together the two men made boxing history ... Read more

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Norman Mailer's The Fight focuses on the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. Muhammad Ali met George Foreman in the ring. Foreman's genius employed silence, serenity and cunning. He had never been defeated. His hands were his instrument, and 'he kept them in his pockets the way a hunter lays his rifle back into its velvet case'. Together the two men made boxing history
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The Ballad of Les Darcy

by Peter FitzSimons ...

An Australian hero torn between family and country'Put Les Darcy in a uniform and the men of Australia will march to hell behind him.' that was the message trained on Australia's great 'Blacksmith Boxer', as debate about conscription raged in the middle of World War I. the problem was that Les Darcy didn't want to march at the fore of such a procession, nor to such a destination. He wanted to ... Read more

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An Australian hero torn between family and country'Put Les Darcy in a uniform and the men of Australia will march to hell behind him.' that was the message trained on Australia's great 'Blacksmith Boxer', as debate about conscription raged in the middle of World War I. the problem was that Les Darcy didn't want to march at the fore of such a procession, nor to such a destination. He wanted to
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Teaching and Training Boxers

Translated from Russian

by Valentyn Naumovich Ostyanov ...

Translated by Galina Self ...

The book is written by Ukrainian author Valentyn Ostyanov, using many years of research in boxing, as well as the practical work as a trainer and lecturer at the Ukrainian University of Physical Culture and Sports. It would be of interest to practicing coaches, lecturers in sports studies, scientists, and sportsmen. In Ukraine, it was recommended by Ministry of Education to study in Sports ... Read more

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The book is written by Ukrainian author Valentyn Ostyanov, using many years of research in boxing, as well as the practical work as a trainer and lecturer at the Ukrainian University of Physical Culture and Sports. It would be of interest to practicing coaches, lecturers in sports studies, scientists, and sportsmen. In Ukraine, it was recommended by Ministry of Education to study in Sports
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To The Top

Enter the Octagon, The Ring, and Entertainment

by Fiaz Rafiq ...

When it comes to sports and entertainment, the glitz and the glamour of celebrity life, most of us only aspire to gain something small such as an autograph. Few of us ever have the chance to sit down with stars and discuss their lives, or rub shoulders with those closest to them. Being up close and personal with UFC, boxing and entertainment stars is just part of Fiaz Rafiq's daily routine. He's ... Read more

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When it comes to sports and entertainment, the glitz and the glamour of celebrity life, most of us only aspire to gain something small such as an autograph. Few of us ever have the chance to sit down with stars and discuss their lives, or rub shoulders with those closest to them. Being up close and personal with UFC, boxing and entertainment stars is just part of Fiaz Rafiq's daily routine. He's
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GOMEZ: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

It's Not a Story, It's My Life!

by Michael Armstrong, John Ludden ...

Michael Gomez was a talented featherweight with the world at his feet but his meteoric rise was derailed by his activities outside the ring. Yet he was lucky to be alive at all; born in a car crash into a penniless Irish traveller family, every day was a fight for survival. Then, when he discovered an aptitude for boxing as a child, he was soon knocking out older lads to pay for his dad's booze. ... Read more

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Michael Gomez was a talented featherweight with the world at his feet but his meteoric rise was derailed by his activities outside the ring. Yet he was lucky to be alive at all; born in a car crash into a penniless Irish traveller family, every day was a fight for survival. Then, when he discovered an aptitude for boxing as a child, he was soon knocking out older lads to pay for his dad's booze.
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Seeing Stars: Boxing Trivia About Thousands of Legends of World Heavyweight Championship History

Boxing Quiz Trivia, #1

by Craig P ...

Series Book 1 - Boxing Quiz Trivia
Fight nights are special.In the past, it was usually a large number of boxing enthusiasts glued to a small TV at every bar across every sporting nation.Nowadays, there are usually watch parties for the big fights - boxing and MMA - at houses across the world.But we must always remember those legends who gave up their health and spent years honing their craft, that we might behold the awesome power ... Read more

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Fight nights are special.In the past, it was usually a large number of boxing enthusiasts glued to a small TV at every bar across every sporting nation.Nowadays, there are usually watch parties for the big fights - boxing and MMA - at houses across the world.But we must always remember those legends who gave up their health and spent years honing their craft, that we might behold the awesome power
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Competitive Edge

Lessons from the sporting world for sustained success in life

by Cyrus Rogers ...

Winners find a way to win.Who better to learn from, on how to be successful, than those who’ve reached the top of their game and stayed there. Using sport as a prism, this book is for people who want to make changes in their personal and professional lives in order to beat the opposition and take home the gold.Competitive Edge is a book about competition, struggle and hard work, but, ultimately, ... Read more

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Winners find a way to win.Who better to learn from, on how to be successful, than those who’ve reached the top of their game and stayed there. Using sport as a prism, this book is for people who want to make changes in their personal and professional lives in order to beat the opposition and take home the gold.Competitive Edge is a book about competition, struggle and hard work, but, ultimately,
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Making the Weight

Boxing's Lethal Secret

by Barry J Whyte ...

Series Book 2 - 90 Minutes Shorts
Barry J Whyte examines the dangers of boxing’s 24-hour weigh-in by looking into the far-reaching consequences of a fight between Joey Gamache and Arturo Gatti in February 2000. He shines a light on a controversial system which allows boxers to ‘boil down’ for the weigh-in the day before the fight then pile the weight back on in the time left before stepping into the ring. He exposes the extreme ... Read more

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Barry J Whyte examines the dangers of boxing’s 24-hour weigh-in by looking into the far-reaching consequences of a fight between Joey Gamache and Arturo Gatti in February 2000. He shines a light on a controversial system which allows boxers to ‘boil down’ for the weigh-in the day before the fight then pile the weight back on in the time left before stepping into the ring. He exposes the extreme
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Third Man in the Ring

33 of Boxing's Best Referees and Their Stories

by Mike Fitzgerald, Patrick Morley ...

Officiating a professional boxing match can be a thankless job. When a match goes well, no one focuses on the referee. But when a controversy arises, everyone remembers the man who made the call. Third Man in the Ring explores the lives of thirty-three officials as they discuss what goes on inside the ropes and recount the disputes and clashes that have occurred when they worked at home and abroad ... Read more

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Officiating a professional boxing match can be a thankless job. When a match goes well, no one focuses on the referee. But when a controversy arises, everyone remembers the man who made the call. Third Man in the Ring explores the lives of thirty-three officials as they discuss what goes on inside the ropes and recount the disputes and clashes that have occurred when they worked at home and abroad
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Alpha Male Power: Diet, Supplements and Strength Training to Increase Virility, Boost Testosterone and Build a Real Alpha Male Body. Includes Foods Power, Cordyceps Sinensis, Exercises and Much More

by Dexter Hardmore ...

Want to learn how to be an alpha male? How to be the man you've always wanted to be?Then you're in the right place.AN ALPHA MALE IS, TO PUT IT IN THE SIMPLEST WAY, POWERFUL!What is an alpha male personality?"Alpha" males are those at the top of the social status hierarchy. They have greater access to power, money, and mates, which they gain through physical prowess, intimidation, and domination ... Read more

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Want to learn how to be an alpha male? How to be the man you've always wanted to be?Then you're in the right place.AN ALPHA MALE IS, TO PUT IT IN THE SIMPLEST WAY, POWERFUL!What is an alpha male personality?"Alpha" males are those at the top of the social status hierarchy. They have greater access to power, money, and mates, which they gain through physical prowess, intimidation, and domination
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Lonely Boxer

aka...The Melancholy Boxer

by Anthony Michael Perri ...

Recently released from jail, Lonely Boxer resumes his training regime. After all, this is the only place he feels comfortable - in the ring. And when a title fight between himself and the world's most popular boxer, Famous Rafael, is announced, Lonely asks himself; will he be able to overcome his opponent? Along the way he'll have to contend against an indifferent psychologist, an unreliable best ... Read more

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Recently released from jail, Lonely Boxer resumes his training regime. After all, this is the only place he feels comfortable - in the ring. And when a title fight between himself and the world's most popular boxer, Famous Rafael, is announced, Lonely asks himself; will he be able to overcome his opponent? Along the way he'll have to contend against an indifferent psychologist, an unreliable best
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Ringside Reflections

by Matthew Hurley ...

The inevitability of what was to come hung in the air but the crowd at the outdoor arena at Caesars Palace seemed as dazed as to what was happening as Duran. Hearns, now oozing confidence, approached center ring and again touched gloves with Duran. It would be the last civil thing he did. Gliding around the ring and looking like a demented, black vampire with his goatee and Jeri curls, the Hit Man ... Read more

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The inevitability of what was to come hung in the air but the crowd at the outdoor arena at Caesars Palace seemed as dazed as to what was happening as Duran. Hearns, now oozing confidence, approached center ring and again touched gloves with Duran. It would be the last civil thing he did. Gliding around the ring and looking like a demented, black vampire with his goatee and Jeri curls, the Hit Man
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Sorcery at Caesars

Sugar Ray's Marvelous Fight

by Steve Marantz ...

On the night of April 6, 1987, Sugar Ray Leonard stole a fight. A couple of million witnesses saw him get away with it.Leonard's theft was so slick that the victim, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, didn't know until it was too late. His middleweight title was picked clean and gone, forever....In its own way, it was a perfect Sting.Of course, Hagler did not see it that way.But if winners write history, a ... Read more

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On the night of April 6, 1987, Sugar Ray Leonard stole a fight. A couple of million witnesses saw him get away with it.Leonard's theft was so slick that the victim, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, didn't know until it was too late. His middleweight title was picked clean and gone, forever....In its own way, it was a perfect Sting.Of course, Hagler did not see it that way.But if winners write history, a
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THE BOBBY GUNN CHRONICLES

KNUCKLES, SWEAT AND BLOOD

by James C. Jones ...

Step into the brutal and unforgiving world of bare-knuckle boxing, where only the toughest survive. Meet Bobby Gunn, a fighter forged in the fire of adversity, who rose from the depths of poverty and despair to become a legend in the squared circle.With fists of steel and a heart of gold, Bobby Gunn fought his way to the top, leaving a trail of broken bones and shattered dreams in his wake. From ... Read more

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Step into the brutal and unforgiving world of bare-knuckle boxing, where only the toughest survive. Meet Bobby Gunn, a fighter forged in the fire of adversity, who rose from the depths of poverty and despair to become a legend in the squared circle.With fists of steel and a heart of gold, Bobby Gunn fought his way to the top, leaving a trail of broken bones and shattered dreams in his wake. From
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Тайский бокс (муай-тай)

Справочное пособие (5-е изд., испр. и доп.). 2016.

by Сергей Заяшников ...

Эта книга представляет собой классическое и наиболее полное пособие по тайскому боксу. С момента первого своего издания более 20 лет назад, эта книга стала учебником для многих поколений тайбоксёров, а цитаты из нее присутствуют почти во всех текстах о муай тай. Вы видите перед собой 5-е издание книги, и за прошедшее время материал был значительно переработан и дополнен. Книга охватывает ... Read more

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Эта книга представляет собой классическое и наиболее полное пособие по тайскому боксу. С момента первого своего издания более 20 лет назад, эта книга стала учебником для многих поколений тайбоксёров, а цитаты из нее присутствуют почти во всех текстах о муай тай. Вы видите перед собой 5-е издание книги, и за прошедшее время материал был значительно переработан и дополнен. Книга охватывает
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Up to Scratch

Bareknuckle Fighting and the Heroes of the Prize Ring

by Tony Gee ...

"The fight game in the raw great contests and some really hard men. What a life!" Roy ShawPrize-fighting was one of the greatest sporting attractions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Prize-fights attracted thousands of spectators from all walks of life and, nothwithstanding its illegality, was patronised by royalty and the aristocracy. The area outside London around Barnet, Whetstone, Finchley and ... Read more

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"The fight game in the raw great contests and some really hard men. What a life!" Roy ShawPrize-fighting was one of the greatest sporting attractions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Prize-fights attracted thousands of spectators from all walks of life and, nothwithstanding its illegality, was patronised by royalty and the aristocracy. The area outside London around Barnet, Whetstone, Finchley and
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Fighter

by Andy Lee, Niall Kelly ...

An epic and moving journey, from the backstreets of London and Limerick to the summit of the world’s most unforgiving sport.In 2005, at the age of twenty, Andy Lee left Ireland to make it in the harsh world of professional boxing. Leaving home for the dust and faded glamour of Detroit, over the next ten years, under the guidance of the legendary Emamuel Steward, he set about honing his craft, ... Read more

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An epic and moving journey, from the backstreets of London and Limerick to the summit of the world’s most unforgiving sport.In 2005, at the age of twenty, Andy Lee left Ireland to make it in the harsh world of professional boxing. Leaving home for the dust and faded glamour of Detroit, over the next ten years, under the guidance of the legendary Emamuel Steward, he set about honing his craft,
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Nottingham Forest Miscellany

Forest Trivia, History, Facts & Figures

by Pete Attaway ...

Nottingham Forest Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories and anecdotes all relating to the history of Nottingham Forest Football Club. From memorable matches to favourite sons, the book follows no set order, chronological or otherwise, but has plenty to keep any fanatic coming back for more - and is fully endorsed by the club.Key features- A miscellany of ... Read more

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Nottingham Forest Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories and anecdotes all relating to the history of Nottingham Forest Football Club. From memorable matches to favourite sons, the book follows no set order, chronological or otherwise, but has plenty to keep any fanatic coming back for more - and is fully endorsed by the club.Key features- A miscellany of
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Sinner and Saint

The Inspirational Story of Martin Murray

by Martin Murray, Paul Zanon ...

Sinner and Saint is an incredible story of transformation and redemption. After serving four prison sentences between the ages of 18 and 24, Martin Murray beat adversity to become Britain's best middleweight, and a four-time world title challenger. Still active at world level, he also serves as a mentor and youth worker. ... Read more

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Sinner and Saint is an incredible story of transformation and redemption. After serving four prison sentences between the ages of 18 and 24, Martin Murray beat adversity to become Britain's best middleweight, and a four-time world title challenger. Still active at world level, he also serves as a mentor and youth worker.
... Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Boxing

by Rob Price ...

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Boxing is the most comprehensive and up-to-date boxing-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year round boxing-specific weight training programs guaranteed to improve your ... Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Boxing is the most comprehensive and up-to-date boxing-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year round boxing-specific weight training programs guaranteed to improve your
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Ready to rumble

Boxboom Deutschland. Gunnar Meinhardt im Gespräch mit den Stars

by Gunnar Meinhardt ...

Boxboom in Deutschland - das sind Riesenevents, Kämpfe von Weltklasseboxern, das ist das Gänsehautfeeling, wenn Michael Buffers "Let's get ready to rumble" durch die Box-Arenen schallt. Und das sind auch Geschichten, die sich außerhalb des Ringes abspielen. Boxexperte Gunnar Meinhardt hat befragt, was Rang und Namen in diesem Sport hat: Boxer, Trainer, Promoter, Kommentatoren ... und stellt auch ... Read more

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Boxboom in Deutschland - das sind Riesenevents, Kämpfe von Weltklasseboxern, das ist das Gänsehautfeeling, wenn Michael Buffers "Let's get ready to rumble" durch die Box-Arenen schallt. Und das sind auch Geschichten, die sich außerhalb des Ringes abspielen. Boxexperte Gunnar Meinhardt hat befragt, was Rang und Namen in diesem Sport hat: Boxer, Trainer, Promoter, Kommentatoren ... und stellt auch
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The Fighter

by Albert Payson Terhune ...

Sample from eBook - CHAPTER I CALEB CONOVER WINS The red-haired man was fighting. He had always been fighting. The square jaw, the bull neck proclaimed him of the battling breed; even before one had scope to note the alert, light eyes, the tight mouth, the short, broad hands with their stubby strength of finger. ... Read more

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Sample from eBook - CHAPTER I CALEB CONOVER WINS The red-haired man was fighting. He had always been fighting. The square jaw, the bull neck proclaimed him of the battling breed; even before one had scope to note the alert, light eyes, the tight mouth, the short, broad hands with their stubby strength of finger.
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Boxing, Masculinity and Identity

The 'I' of the Tiger

by Kath Woodward ...

Boxing is infused with ideas about masculinity, power, race and social class, and as such is an ideal lens through which social scientists can examine key modern themes. In addition, its inherent contradictions of extreme violence and beauty and of discipline and excess have long been a source of inspiration for writers and film makers.Essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of ... Read more

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Boxing is infused with ideas about masculinity, power, race and social class, and as such is an ideal lens through which social scientists can examine key modern themes. In addition, its inherent contradictions of extreme violence and beauty and of discipline and excess have long been a source of inspiration for writers and film makers.Essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of
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The Case of the Knockout Bullet

The Fight

The Ballad of Les Darcy

Teaching and Training Boxers

To The Top

GOMEZ: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Seeing Stars: Boxing Trivia About Thousands of Legends of World Heavyweight Championship History

Competitive Edge

Making the Weight

Third Man in the Ring

Alpha Male Power: Diet, Supplements and Strength Training to Increase Virility, Boost Testosterone and Build a Real Alpha Male Body. Includes Foods Power, Cordyceps Sinensis, Exercises and Much More

Lonely Boxer

Ringside Reflections

Sorcery at Caesars

THE BOBBY GUNN CHRONICLES

Тайский бокс (муай-тай)

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Nottingham Forest Miscellany

Sinner and Saint

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Boxing

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The Fighter

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