How To Box

Joe Louis

ISBN 10: 163923232X / ISBN 13: 9781639232321

Published by Lushena Books, 2022

About this Item

How To Box | Joe Louis | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2022 | Lushena Books | EAN 9781639232321 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How To Box
• Publisher: Lushena Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 163923232X
• ISBN 13: 9781639232321
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 140H x 5D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 140 millimeters height by 5 millimeters depth
• Weight: 99 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

About this title

Synopsis

Master the Sweet Science with the "Brown Bomber"

Originally published during the height of his unparalleled career, How to Box is a classic instructional manual written by legendary World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis. Widely regarded as one of the greatest punchers and most technically sound fighters in boxing history, Louis breaks down the fundamental mechanics of the sport for beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and seasoned athletes alike.

With a focus on discipline, precision, and strategy, this practical guide offers a masterclass in the foundational elements of boxing. Louis details the exact mechanics he used to dominate the heavyweight division, providing clear instructions on everything from wrapping hands to delivering a knockout blow.

Inside this classic sports manual, readers will discover:

• Stance and Footwork: How to establish balance, move efficiently, and command the ring.
• Offensive Techniques: The mechanics of throwing the perfect jab, hook, cross, and uppercut.
• Defensive Strategies: Essential maneuvers for blocking, slipping, clinching, and counter-punching.

Whether you are an aspiring fighter, a martial artist looking to improve your striking, or a historian of the sport, How to Box offers timeless, practical instruction from one of the greatest champions to ever step into the ring.

About the Author

Joe Louis (1914-1981), known worldwide as the "Brown Bomber," is universally recognized as one of the greatest and most influential heavyweight boxers of all time. Reigning as the World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949, he held the title longer and defended it more times than any other heavyweight in boxing history. Beyond his unparalleled athletic dominance and technical brilliance in the ring, Louis was a profound cultural icon and one of the first African American athletes to achieve status as a beloved national hero in the United States.