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  • Guns and Needles

    A journey into the heart of South African sport’s steroid and drug culture

    by Clinton van der Berg ...
    South Africa revels in its reputation as a sport-loving country. Yet just beneath the surface lurks a dark underbelly that reeks of cheating and illicit shenanigans, where shady characters and willing athletes are prepared to do whatever it takes to come out on top. South African sport is awash with steroids, a habit that formed in the late 1980s and continues unabated today, with participants and ... Read more

    R204,00

  • Girl in the Woods

    A Memoir

    by Aspen Matis ...
    Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada—a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents who discouraged her from telling of the attack, Aspen was confused and ashamed. Dealing with a ... Read more

    R258,97

  • Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest

    by Thomas Hauser ...
    Pulitzer prize nominee and William Hill award-winning writer Thomas Hauser’s tribute to Ali, the greatest sporting icon the world has ever seen.Few global personalities have commanded an all-encompassing sporting and cultural audience like Muhammad Ali. Many have tried to interpret in words his impact and legacy. Now, Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest allows us to more fully appreciate the ... Read more

    R206,64

  • Fighting Fit

    Boxing Workouts, Techniques, and Sparring

    by Doug Werner, Alan Lachica ...
    A boxer's workout is a fantastic way to burn calories—it is engaging, exhilarating, and effective. Going beyond jumping rope and punching the heavy bag, this guide describes intermediate and advanced boxing skills that will help anyone improve their performance in the ring. This boxing workout will help develop body and character so that athletes can get into the best shape of their lives, build ... Read more

    R175,47 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Combat

    by Alexandre Paiva ...
    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a guide to the most effective and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva.The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in BJJ circles and now one of the most sought-after instructors. Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu came into prominence ... Read more

    R346,83

  • Toughest Boxers of All Time Top 100

    by alex trostanetskiy ...
    Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the etc. did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was ... Read more

    R66,49

  • Hands of Stone

    The Life and Legend of Roberto Duran

    by Christian Giudice ...
    ROBERTO DURAN is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest boxer of all time, he held world titles at four different weights and is the only professional in history to have fought in five different decades. His bouts with fellow greats like Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have gone down in fistic folklore and his pro record of 104 wins, 69 by KO, in 120 fights puts him in an ... Read more

    R67,99

  • Boxer's Book of Conditioning & Drilling

    by Mark Hatmaker ...
    Going beyond the standard workout for boxers, this innovative manual introduces a diverse set of training methods, integrating them into drill sets that build the athletic attributes for which past and present fighters are known. From Leroy Jones sparring with chickens and Ken Norton's 15 combined rounds of shadow boxing, sparring, and bag work to Ricky Hatton's staggering 12-round sparring bouts ... Read more

    R175,47 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cyclone: My Story

    by Barry McGuigan ...
    On a hot summer's night, in June 1985, in one of the most emotionally charged fights of all time, Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza to become the featherweight champion of the world. An epic battle that lasted a full 15 rounds, it remains one of sport's greatest moments - watched by 27,000 spectators ringside and by a further 20 million on television around the world.Raised in the border town of ... Read more

    R312,79

  • Rocky Lives!

    by David E. Finger ...
    Boxing fans love the upset, seeing the underdog surprise the heavy favorite and take the fight to him, winning over the fans andùperhaps even more importantùthe judges. Sylvester Stallone mined that emotion through his long series of Rocky films.Rocky is fiction, however. The men in Rocky Lives! are real. David E. Finger, a writer for top boxing website FightNews.com, presents chronologically ... Read more

    R299,14

  • The First Superstar

    Bareknuckles: John L. Sullivan

    by Gary K. Weiand ...
    The First Superstar tells how John L. Sullivan forged the link between media and sports by being such good copy that the papers of the 1880s couldn't help but report his every move. What Babe Ruth's homeruns were to baseball, Sullivan's knock-outs were to boxing, and Sullivan came first. The heavyweight title was created for him. He toured the country at the then-fabulous total of $500 per night, ... Read more

    R127,87

  • Boxeadores Cachanillas De Tres Generaciones

    by Martin Reyes Armenta ...
    Boxeadores cachanillas de tres generaciones 60s, 80s y 2000. Informacin proporcionada por expertos y por supuesto cachanillas son. Ral Wilhelmy: Presidente de la comisin de box de Mexicali. Alfredo peyo Pineda: Ex boxeador y gran conocedor de la materia. Ral Guzmn Regulo: Ex boxeador y promotor experto en ambas categoras. Javier changuita Mrquez: Ex boxeador tres veces campen Nacional e ... Read more

    R57,95

  • 12 Boxing Principles of Success

    Train Like A Fighter, Think Like A Champion

    by Kieran Ekeledo ...
    Unlock the door to better physical and mental health through boxingIn 12 boxing principles of success, Kieran Ekeledo examines the habits, rituals and routines that have led to the boxing elites becoming champions of boxing and champions of life.Kieran has over 10 years' experience in boxing and has worked with some of the leading brands in the fitness industry including The National Academy of ... Read more

    R285,76

  • Gloves Gone By

    Heavyweight Boxers from the Glorious Era 1960 to 1980

    by James Amato ...
    The heavyweight boxing scene may have enjoyed its most competitive time period in the decades 1960 to 1980. Champions like Patterson, Liston, Ali, Frazier, Foreman and Holmes roamed the landscape. There were also many legitimate contenders who were more than willing to meet each other to earn a title shot. This led to many entertaining and unforgettable wars that shaped the division. The book ... Read more

    R57,95

  • Win in the Fight! Encyclopedia of fight (Muay Thai, ММА, Кickboxing).

    Volume I – Muay Thai. Study guide (reducted promotional version).

    by Sergey Zayashnikov ...
    Whatever we say, we always aim for the victory!       Especially if it is a martial arts fight. Nowadays Muay Thai, MMA and K-1 are the clear favorites among the professional fights shows. Thus the first volume (part) of the “Encyclopedia of fight” tells about Muay Thai.       There are two versions of this book – the full one (~400 pgs) and the reducted, promotional version (~100 pgs). This is ... Read more

    R52,31

  • Finding Grandma: Snooks and the Navy Color Girl

    by Greg Hayes ...
    She was merely a face in a picture. A search for her leads to discoveries about a grandfather ... and Finding Grandma. The Color Girl and her Angel Boy's compelling and beautiful love story is set against the backdrop of the rich traditions and spirit of the United Stated Naval Academy. Snooks and the Color Girl's heart-tugging love story will inrpire you to tell your own stoires. ... Read more

    R116,49

  • B Is for Boxing

    by Dmitriy Salita, Michael Salita, Bill Caplan ...
    HERE IS A KNOCKOUT BOOK TO GET YOUR KID STARTED AS A WORLD CHAMPION READER! WORLD CLASS FIGHTER SALITA RELEASES CHILDREN'S BOOK Promoter, fighter...and now Dmitriy Salita can add "author" to his resume. "B Is For Boxing," an illustrated children's book which will help kids learn their A-B-Cs, is now in better bookstores everywhere. Authored by ex world title challenger Dmitriy Salita, along with ... Read more

    R50,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hard Road to Glory - How I Became Champion of the World

    by Johnny Nelson ...
    A self-confessed coward, Johnny Nelson hoped his opponents wouldn't turn up. He twice froze when given the chance to take the world title. Glenn McCrory declared: 'He's scared. I don't think he'll ever do it now' and even Johnny's mother mocked him. But by the time of his recent retirement, Johnny Nelson had been undefeated world cruiserweight champion for seven years. Now Johnny relates his ... Read more

    R108,20

  • POPÜLER DÖVÜŞ SPORLARI

    by KLAVYETÖR ...
    Series Book 2 - Popüler Dövüş Sporları
    Kavga her ne kadar kötü bir şey olsa da ister istemez hepimizin yaşayabileceği bir durumdur.Gerek yolda giderken gerek bir yerde otururken her an başımıza gelebilir. Böyle durumlardaelimizden geldiğince kavgadan uzak durmalıyız. Öncelikle insani bir özelliğimiz olan "konuşmayı"denemeliyiz (Tabi hakaret ederek değil:).Peki diyelim ki olabildiğince tatlı bir dille kavgadan uzak durmaya çalıştık ama ... Read more

    R50,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Jake Paul’s Fight To Silence Doubters

    In Inside Story Revealing Jake Saying Mike Tyson Is 'Underestimating' Him || Career Success, Reasons Fans Love Paul & Surprising Facts.

    by Marina Berry ...
    Jake Paul, from Cleveland, Ohio, is known both as a professional boxer and a YouTuber. He first gained popularity on the video platform Vine, before taking on the role of Dirk Mann in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark. His acting credits also include appearances in Airplane Mode (2019), Bizaardvark (2016), and Music Video Sins (2015).But, Could the fearless Jake Paul truly stand toe-to-toe ... Read more

    R110,34

  • Henry Armstrong

    Boxing's Super Champ

    by John Jarrett ...
    Henry Armstrong: Boxing's Super Champ is the story of arguably the most incredible fighter in the history of boxing - told by one of the few surviving writers to have been around during Armstrong's unique world championship reign. When Henry had his arm raised on 17 August 1938, after winning a blood-spattered 15-round decision over Lou Ambers, he became the first boxer to simultaneously hold ... Read more

    R167,96 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Super Brian

    by Flemming Kjellerup ...
    Historien om bokseren Brian Nielsen er et moderne eventyr fra den virkelige verden. Det er fortællingen om klassens tykke dreng, der slår sig op fra boksende vittighed til fejret folkehelt.Det er også historien om en anti-helt. Om en mand, der gør, hvad andre har lyst til og siger, hvad andre drømmer om at sige. Og han slipper godt afsted med det hele. Han er en sportsstjerne, som er fuldstændig ... Read more

    R171,80

  • Colpi e leggende

    Storia della boxe italiana

    by Marvin Trinca ...
    Series series Manè
    Questo libro esplora l’avvincente e talvolta tormentata storia del pugilato in Italia, tracciando un percorso che parte dall’Unità d’Italia e attraversa i momenti cruciali della storia nazionale. Dalle prime società sportive che hanno introdotto il pugilato nella neonata nazione italiana, passando attraverso l’uso propagandistico dello sport durante il regime fascista, fino a giungere ai nostri ... Read more

    R221,49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Art and Science of Judo

    A Guide to the Principles of Grappling and Throwing

    by Jiichi Watanabe, Lindy Avakian ...
    "There have been many books on judo—some highly competent, others well-written or well-illustrated, some fit for beginners, others for the advanced student. To have all these in a single volume is unusual."—San Francisco ChronicleThe Art and Science of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in Judo.In this book, highly-respected ... Read more

    R305,77