Explore the history and craft of boxing from its early roots to modern practice.
This nonfiction study examines how fighters trained, evolved, and coached each other, offering portraits of notable pugilists and the ideas that shaped their art.
This edition compiles era-by-era accounts of champions and contenders, tracing how technique, defense, and strategy developed. It blends historical narrative with practical context, helping readers understand why boxing looked and felt the way it did in different periods.
- See how early fighters defended themselves and how guarding and stance evolved over time.
- Meet famed pugilists, from the pioneers of the sport to modern practitioners, through detailed portraits.
- Learn how ideas about skill, strength, and courage influenced training and public perception.
- Gain a historical perspective on how boxing traditions influenced manners, discipline, and national identity.
Ideal for readers curious about boxing history, training philosophies, and the social context of the sport.