Boxing Books Sampling
Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitness  by Danna Scott (Paperback - May 1, 2000).
For men and women--the boxing fitness guide that will put new "punch" into every workout...
An easy-to-understand, fully illustrated guide to achieving new levels of health and fitness with the art of boxing, this is the perfect learning tool for both the novice fighter and those looking for an exciting new way to exercise. It explains in detail what every aspiring boxer needs to know, including tips on
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equipment
- punches and combinations
- defensive skills and movement
- ring strategy
- boxing styles
- proper training techniques
- tricks of the trade
and much more
Boxer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Boxing by Doug Werner (Paperback - January 1, 1998).
This latest entry in the Start-Up Sports series covers boxing, which, the author argues, offers a good aerobic workout, builds physical self-confidence, and promotes self-defense. Equipment suggestions, safety tips, and offensive and defensive skills and strategies are discussed, with sequential photographs lending clarity. The volume finishes with a brief boxing history, as well as a personal diary documenting Werner's supervised boxing lessons and sparring bouts. Although some boxing techniques, drills, and workouts are included, the book is not so much a how-to manual as a general overview of an ancient sport. Includes glossary and a list of helpful resources, though some of the suggestions, like "just type in boxing" when looking for Web sites, are less than helpful. Sue-Ellen Beauregard
Boxing Mastery: Advanced Technique, Tactics, and Strategies from the Sweet Science by Mark Hatmaker (Paperback - October 28, 2004).
This guide to the finer points of boxing provides the wisdom needed to make the transition from enthusiastic beginner to proficient pugilist. The ABCs of ring generalship, offensive and defensive ring movements, feints, and draws and fakes are examined and explained along with clinching techniques, head-hunting, body work, and counter-punching chains. Strategies for boxing against tall and short opponents as well as for a variety of fighting styles such as charger, speed-demon, stick-and-move, and slugger and brawler are discussed in detail. Specific drills focus on sophisticated ring stratagems such as throwing complex combinations, cutting off the ring, fighting off the ropes, generating power, and cornering an opponent are included.
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