Joe Louis

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How To Box

Beschreibung

Published in 1948, "How to Box" was the first instructional book developed and written by one of the greatest fighters of his time, Joe Louis. The nuts and bolts of Louis' brilliant engineering are here in this book. Legend has it that before beginning the fighter-trainer relationship that would help define him, Louis worked with one Holman Williams who is credited by some with supplying Louis with perhaps the most precious gift he ever received-his jab. But Williams is also said to have taught Louis the rudiments of the defense and was supposedly the first man to encourage Louis to punch in combination. "Boxing is built upon punching and footwork," says How to Box. "If the stance is too narrow for balance, move the right foot a few inches to the right to widen the stance; if too wide, glide the right foot forwards a few inches. Don't lock the left leg but keep it straight." Freddie Roach described Joe Louis as the "best textbook fighter of all time." Here we see the first great foundation of that inch-perfect style. Louis hardly ever made small adjustments with his left foot. His left jab is always perched over that lead foot, ready to be thrown. A boxing training manual intent on conveying the art of boxing, physical fitness knowledge, and the power of the sport to the general public. A great historical reference and a valuable addition to any library concerned with the history of boxing and martial arts.

Autor

Joe Louis, considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers ever to grace the canvas, reigned as world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, the longest single reign as champion by any heavyweight boxer, compiling winning decisions in 25 matches over 140 consecutive months. He was ranked as the best heavyweight boxer of all time in 2005 by the International Boxing Research Organization. Louis' influence outside the ring was extensive-the first African-American to be considered a nationwide hero, serving in the Army's Special Services Division as role model for World War II soldiers of all ethnic backgrounds, and he was instrumental in breaking the color barrier in golf after the war. The "Brown Bomber" continued to be active in boxing even in retirement. In 1982 he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award accorded by the U.S. Congress.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BudoWorks
• Seitenzahl: 66
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 203mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 165g
• ISBN-13: 9798985697971
• Artikelnr.: 63950389