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de David Remnick ...

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

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de Anthony Michael Perri ...

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de Christopher David Thrasher ...

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de Robert Grey Reynolds ...

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de Robert Grey Reynolds ...

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How Boxing's Superstars Took Over a Town

de Craig Birch ...

Delve deep into the psyche of famous fighting men and relive their experiences in the ring. These memorable anecdotes about fighters' lives were originally intended only for the ears of those in attendance at the Bar Sport in Great Britain—and could easily have stayed that way. The bar's Premier Suite holds just 300 people but countless sporting idols have passed through its doors. Now Craig Birch ... Citiți mai mult

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Matthew Saad Muhammad

Boxing's Miracle Man

de William Dettloff ...

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Kungfu Basics

de Paul Eng ...

Get your training off to a great start—from basic kicks to training and tournaments—this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!Are you eager to learn kung fu, but don't know where to begin? Are you intimidated by the unfamiliar terms or the variety of styles? With Kungfu Basics you'll become an expert in this Chinese martial art ... Citiți mai mult

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