How To Box (Paperback)

Joe Louis

ISBN 10: 163923232X / ISBN 13: 9781639232321

Published by Lushena Books, 2022

About this Item

Paperback. Joe Louis's How to Box will teach you to deliver a knockout punch, step by step. The legendary heavyweight champion thoroughly covers all aspects of boxing in this well-written, definitive guide. Louis's sense of fair play, good sportsmanship, and dedicated training will both instruct and inspire. Beginning with mental discipline, Louis moves through basic training and equipment to stance, punching, and footwork, followed by working with a punching bag, methods of training, and learning various strategic punches. Generously illustrated with diagrams and action photos, here is everything needed to learn how to excel in the ring.One of the greatest boxers of all time, Joe Louis was in the ring before and during World War II. Some of his famous bouts became symbolic of the larger global conflict at hand; because of this he was the first Black American to be widely recognized as a national hero, playing a key role in the eventual integration of professional sports.Also included in this edition are listings of Louis's Heavyweight Title Defenses and championships in every weight class. How To Box concisely presents the best boxing techniques along with a slice of sporting history. Whether you are a sports fan, want a great workout, or plan to competitively enter the ring one day, this book by the man who famously said, "You can run, but you can't hide," is must reading. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How To Box (Paperback)
• Publisher: Lushena Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 163923232X
• ISBN 13: 9781639232321
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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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.